Early Childhood Teacher

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Creators Waipa is looking for a passionate and nurturing kaiako to join our Tui Room, working alongside our wonderful two and three year olds. We are a Christian kindergarten and not-for-profit organisation in Te Awamutu, whose resources are invested back into the children and educators we serve. We see every tamaiti as uniquely created, full of wonder and potential, and believe that when children feel deeply loved, valued and secure, they have the confidence to explore, learn and discover. You’ll join our small and dedicated team, working family-friendly hours of 8.30am-3.00pm, Monday to Friday, with an additional two hours of dedicated non-contact time each week. What You’ll Bring: We would love to hear from a kaiako who: is a qualified ECE teacher, or has extensiveexperience has a genuine love for working with two and three year olds values strong partnerships with parents and whānau is warm, nurturing and relationship-focused enjoys creating beautiful and meaningful learning environments enjoys being part of a close-knit, supportive teaching team is committed to being a lifelong learner with high professional aspirations is well placed to promote equitable opportunities for all tamariki with varying needs and learning styles has a genuine Christian faith and is enthusiastic about contributing to the Christian life and character of our kindergarten Experience with the Reggio Emilia approach or inquiry-based learning would be valued, but is not essential. What We Offer: A small, supportive and genuinely connected teaching team Small group sizes, allowing time to build meaningful relationships with tamariki and whānau Dedicated non-contact time Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities A beautiful, purposefully designed learning environment A not-for-profit environment where resources are invested back into our children and educators Family-friendly, consistent hours Competitive remuneration / pay parity Discounted Childcare benefit Our Tui Room is a beautiful, nurturing space designed especially for our youngest tamariki. We intentionally keep our group sizes small, allowing our kaiako to form deep and meaningful relationships with each child and their whānau. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, our curriculum is responsive and inquiry-based. Rather than simply directing children's learning, our kaiako listen, observe and collaborate with tamariki, extending their ideas through thoughtful environments, experiences, materials and encounters. About Creators Waipa Nestled on the picturesque campus of Waipa Christian School, Creators is not just a place for learning, but a hub of creativity and empathy for young minds. We believe in fostering strong relationships with families every single day - understanding that a child's growth and development cannot be separated from their whānau. When you join us, you join a village that collectively raises our children together. Creators Waipa is a Christian kindergarten, where faith is woven naturally into the everyday life, learning and relationships of our community. As an integral part of this teaching role, the successful applicant will actively uphold and contribute to the Christian character of our kindergarten, including authentically integrating Christian faith and values into their teaching practice. Applicants must therefore have a genuine Christian faith and be able to actively support and model the Christian beliefs and values of Creators. If you're a nurturing, thoughtful and passionate kaiako who believes children deserve our very best, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, a cover letter outlining your experience and passion for early childhood education, and the contact details of two professional referees. We welcome applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr