Posted 06 August, 2026
Qualified and Registered Early Childhood Kaiako
Inspiring Minds Early Learning Centre
Whangarei, NTL, NZ
Full Time
Reference: d38c849a16cb6d1a
Job Description
Inspiring Minds Early Learning Centre Northland Qualified and Registered Early Childhood Kaiako Full time, Permanent Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua Inspiring Minds are looking for a qualified early childhood teacher, passionate about infant and toddler education and care, to join our team. We value calm, warm, nurturing and innovative kaiako, committed to high-quality education and care. The suitable applicant ideally understands the Emmi Pikler/RIE and Reggio Emilia philosophies and has experience in implementing these practices. The successful applicant will be: Passionate for respectful practices and have a willingness to develop further and share ideas Fun, bubbly and outgoing (have a sense of humour) Professional Physically fit to keep up with the children Attentive to children's needs A supportive team player Honest and reliable Hard working with a positive attitude Have an understanding of Primary Caregiving and what that looks like in practice We are a small, intimate centre with a maximum of 32 children each day. We are family owned and operated with the tamariki at the heart of everything we do. We are whānau focused, and are dedicated to getting to know the child's whole family and what makes them who they are. Inspiring Minds was purpose built to establish and create a natural, aesthetic environment in which to foster positive relationships with tamariki, their whānau and the community. We are situated in Waipapa, only 10 minutes from Kerikeri township in a rural setting surrounded by nature. We offer you: On-going professional development and support for your PGC Pay Parity (Steps 1-6) Subsidised fees if you have tamariki to enrol (if applicable) Immediate start This is a 5 day per week position with approximately 40 hours. #J-18808-Ljbffr