Registered Early Childhood Teacher

An exciting opportunity has become available for a registered early childhood teacher to join our team at Peppertree Preschool in our Prepschool (3-5 years)!

Peppertree is a family-owned preschool that has been part of the Rangiora community for over 20 years. We provide a warm, welcoming and homely environment for children where meaningful relationships, a love of learning and a strong sense of belonging are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud of our spacious natural playgrounds, regular excursions and events, strong community connections, meaningful daily programme and our commitment to Enviroschools. We believe in providing rich learning experiences that inspire curiosity, encourage exploration and support every child to thrive.

We are seeking a passionate, registered early childhood teacher who is enthusiastic about supporting children’s learning and development, building strong relationships with tamariki and whānau, and contributing to a positive, collaborative team environment.

This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of a supportive team where your ideas, passion and commitment to quality early childhood education will be valued.

The position offers 32 hours per week, worked over four days, with flexibility between 7.30-5.30.

Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted

About you

You will have:

A current New Zealand Teaching Council practising certificate.

Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki and high-quality teaching practice.

The ability to plan, assess and document children's learning.

Excellent communication and relationship building skills

An interest in sustainable teaching practises.

We offer

In return we offer:

Full Pay Parity.

Excellent teacher-to-child ratios.

Subsidised childcare and a free uniform.

Ongoing professional development and a supportive PGC programme.

Strong leadership support from our wider management team.

Approximately two weeks' closure over Christmas.

A beautiful, homely centre with spacious natural outdoor environments.

Applicants must already be living in New Zealand - we are unable to support visa applications.