Qualified and Registered ECE Teacher

Mā te ngākau aroha koe e ārahi
Let a loving heart guide your decisions.

Join our team at Cashmere Early Learning Centre!

Are you a warm, passionate kaiako who believes strong relationships are at the heart of children's learning?

Cashmere Early Learning Centre is a small, family owned centre in Christchurch, licensed for 30 tamariki aged 2 years and over. We provide a calm, nurturing environment where children are genuinely known, valued and supported.

We are seeking a full time, permanent qualified and registered ECE teacher to join our close-knit team.

About you

We're looking for a kaiako who:

• Holds a recognised ECE qualification, NZ teacher registration and a current practising certificate
• Understands Te Whāriki, Kōwhiti Whakapae and intentional teaching
• Builds warm, responsive relationships with tamariki and whānau
• Enjoys working with children across different ages and stages
• Contributes to meaningful assessment, planning and curriculum development
• Is reliable, reflective, collaborative and genuinely passionate about teaching

Beginning teachers are welcome to apply.

What we offer

• Extended pay parity
• Supportive, close knit teaching team
• Small, family owned centre with a calm learning environment
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring
• First Aid and teacher registration costs covered
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work life balance

Hours: Monday to Friday, rostered between 7:45 am and 5:30 pm.

Come and meet us

Qualifications matter, but so does the person you are with children. We'd love to meet someone who connects naturally with tamariki and shares our values.

Important: Applicants must already hold valid New Zealand work rights. We cannot provide visa sponsorship, immigration assistance or residency support, now or in the future.