Certificated Teacher

Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 02/11/2026, End Date: 30/04/2027 (Maternity Leave) Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua Are you looking to be valued? Want to be part of something special? We are searching for a new respectful, passionate team member for maternity cover here at Second Home. We strive to enact our philosophy, which is born from relationships – equal partnerships between children, caregivers, whānau, community, and the environment. These relationships are established within a culture of kindness, through caregiving moments, rituals, our daily interactions and mutual respect. We are a privately owned centre whose centre owner is very much involved and has many years of experience. We are a community within the heart of Eden Terrace who are passionate about the philosophies of Emmi Pikler and Reggio Emilia and have a hunger for continued learning. The successful candidate will: Role model our values within their practice Be authentic, respectful and joyful Have some working knowledge of the Pikler philosophy Be able to have open dialogue and collaborate with your team Have a high level of verbal communication Love to reflect, learn and collaborate – learning is a journey. In return we offer: A culture of kindness A brilliant supportive management team Lots of support into and through your learning journey, we love and support growth A centre whose mission is to empower and inspire everyone to learn together A passionate team of qualified teachers – we aim for 100% qualified. We will continue to search until we find the right person, not just anyone will do. We are happy to chat about our role to see if it is right for you. The right applicant must work collaboratively, value real connection, share our values and have a hunger for learning. Our new team member will currently reside in NZ and hold a NZ working visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr