Job Description

Job DescriptionJoin Our Supportive Team of Passionate Early Childhood Educators!Are you a New Zealand-trained and certified Kaiako early childhood teacher looking for an inspiring and supportive workplace? With exceptional teacher-child ratios, an environment that nurtures creativity and imagination, and a range of staff benefits including above full pay parity - the University of Auckland is the place to be!Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityWe have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and committed, ECE qualified and registered ECE Kaiako teacher to join our dynamic team at Te tupu O te Torea, nestled in the heart of the University of Auckland’s City Campus.With exceptional teacher-child ratios, our centre is licensed for 55 children aged 3 months to 6 years. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, innovative, and progressive care, learning, and teaching for our future generation.This role is ideal for a fully certified kaiako who thrives in a mixed-age setting with ages 0-3.5, enjoys collaborating within a strong team culture, and is deeply committed to fostering positive learning experiences for tamariki.This is a permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week). The salary range for this role is above above full pay parity (see our pay structure HERE), negotiable depending on skills and experience.A full description of your duties and the role are provided in the position description linked HERE.He krero mu | About youYou are an enthusiastic Kaiako with a few years of teaching experience, driven by a genuine passion for quality learning. As a self-motivated and reflective practitioner, you enjoy working proactively within a team and are always eager to engage in professional development.You excel at creating a warm, inclusive environment where tamariki and whnau feel truly welcome, and you understand the importance of maintaining your own hauora to bring your best self to the role.You bring an understanding of pedagogical knowledge, including some Te Whriki, and are competent in managing planning, assessment, and compliance requirements.Ideally, you will already have a foundation in basic te reo Mori, but you are keen to further develop your skills and integrate them into your daily practice. If you are an innovative educator who is open to learning and growing within a supportive, engaging community, we would love to hear from you.