ECE Teachers – Qualified and Experienced Unqualified Teachers Welcome

About us

Riverglow Early Learning Centre is a welcoming Christian early childhood centre in Warkworth. We provide a warm, nurturing and inclusive environment where tamariki aged 0–5 can learn, grow and thrive.

We are looking for passionate, caring and enthusiastic teachers to join our supportive team. Both qualified and experienced unqualified applicants are welcome.

What we offer

• Extended pay parity, with an indicative rate of $29–$41 per hour for eligible qualified teachers, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Mentoring and guidance for beginning teachers.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative team.
• A caring Christian environment built on kindness, respect and compassion.

About the role

Flexible hours | Approximately 32 hours per week.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences guided by Te Whāriki.
• Observe and document children's learning and development.
• Create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Support children's overall development and encourage creativity, independence and child-led learning.
• Build positive relationships with tamariki, whānau and colleagues.
• Incorporate te reo Māori and tikanga Māori into daily practice.
• Follow centre policies and maintain children's health, safety and well-being.

About you

You'll:

• be passionate about working with young children
• be caring, reliable, positive and a strong team player
• hold a recognised ECE teaching qualification and a current Teaching Council practising certificate

• have good communication skills and a genuine commitment to children's wellbeing
• embrace our centre's Christian values of kindness, respect and compassion.

Come and join our Riverglow family!

Qualified and experienced unqualified teachers are welcome to apply. Unqualified applicants must have previous experience working in an early childhood education setting.

We look forward to hearing from you.