Team Leader (Certificated) Under 2s

Nurture, inspire, and grow at Lollipops Lynfield At Lollipops Lynfield, relationships sit at the heart of our practice. We’re a warm, inclusive, culturally rich community where every tamaiti is genuinely seen, heard, and supported to thrive. We’re looking for a passionate, certificated early childhood teacher who loves leading with heart—especially in an infant and toddler environment. About our centre Our purpose‑built, bright, and spacious centre is designed to inspire learning through play. Located above a café and local shops, with a park and retirement village nearby, we enjoy strong community connections. Our programme includes weekly science, gardening, and mindfulness sessions, and we proudly celebrate cultural events such as Diwali, Matariki, and Chinese New Year. Children are grouped by age to ensure learning experiences match their development and interests. Our infant and toddler space offers a calm, sensory‑rich environment that supports secure attachments, gentle exploration, and early curiosity. It’s a nurturing place where our youngest tamariki feel safe, settled, and empowered. About the role We are seeking an experienced team leader—or a highly skilled certificated kaiako ready for the next step—to lead our infants and toddlers team. You’ll be supported by a strong leadership team and a group of dedicated teachers committed to creating the best outcomes for tamariki. What we offer A supportive, collaborative team Professional growth and development opportunities Well‑resourced learning environments Ongoing mentoring from experienced leaders Connection to the Evolve Education Group Half‑day birthday leave Full‑time, permanent role (40 hours) What we're looking for Passion for infants and toddlers Strong leadership and teamwork skills Ability to build respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive practice Warmth, creativity, and professionalism ECE qualification and Full Teaching Registration #J-18808-Ljbffr