Early Childcare Kaiako (Under 2s/Over 2s)

Little Universe is a newly built, independent centre that can cater for up to 68 tamariki in the beautiful Cockle Bay. Although we are a new centre, our team has worked together in different capacities over many years and so we are looking for someone who can complement the team and bring in some fresh, creative ideas. We bring together different personalities and teaching styles in a cohesive and responsive curriculum and beautiful environment, designed to support the dispositions and needs of the tamariki we care for.

We have an opportunity for a teacher to join us in becoming part of the local community! We are looking for an amazing fulltime teacher to join our wonderful teaching team.

There is flexibility for either an under or over 2s position.

The right candidate will be:

Qualified (New Graduates and Third year students more than welcome to apply)

Warm and nurturing in personality

Energetic and enthusiastic

Proactive, reliable and detail oriented

Learning focused, committed to Te Whariki and able to effectively communicate tamariki learning to parents verbally and via Storypark

Driven to adapt and grow your teaching knowledge and work with a very reflective team

Most importantly, dedicated to providing a healthy, centred and positive environment in which to look after the health and wellbeing of our tamariki.

What we offer

A day off on your birthday after one year of service

Full Pay Parity

A collaborative and supportive teaching and management team

The autonomy within your team to create an environment tailored to the needs of your tamariki

A well-resourced and beautiful new centre

First Aid training

Professional Development courses flexible to the needs of the tamariki and kaiako.

Please note we are not an accredited employer.