Teacher (Certificated) Te Puke

Join Our Toddler Whanau at Learning Adventures Te Puke! Full-Time Qualified and Certificated Kaiako

If you love the joyful chaos of toddlerhood—the energy the curiosity the big feelings the even bigger milestones—then you’ll feel right at home with us. Our under-3s are busy bold and brilliant and we’re looking for a kaiako who can match their spark while guiding their growth with warmth humour and heart.

Why You’ll Love Being Here

• A well-resourced centre in a fantastic location
• Full pay parity - and then more
• Discounted childcare for your own tamariki
• Onsite parking (because mornings are busy enough!)

Who We Are

At Learning Adventures Te Puke we’re all about nurturing supporting and celebrating every child’s unique journey. Our spacious eco-friendly environment invites exploration adventure and plenty of hands-on learning with the natural world.

Our whanau is wonderfully diverse and we love sharing that richness through celebrations like Matariki Diwali and other cultural events that bring our community together. Our teaching team is experienced long-standing and genuinely passionate about lifting each other up. Strong relationships—with each other with whanau and with our local schools—are at the heart of everything we do.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll be working with our under-3s supporting their physical social and emotional development as they discover who they are and what they can do. Toddlers need a kaiako who can keep up with their pace honour their big emotions and celebrate every triumph—big or small.

What We Offer

• A warm collaborative team
• A centre full of resources to fuel your creativity
• Competitive salary and a balanced lifestyle
• Access to the Evolve network of ECE professionals
• A half-day of birthday leave
• Plenty of non-contact time for planning documentation and reflection

What We’re Looking For

• ECE qualification with Current or Provisional Teaching Registration
• A commitment to quality practice and ongoing growth
• A nurturing positive teaching style
• Someone who thrives in a lively fast-paced toddler environment

If this sounds like your kind of place we’d love to hear from you. Submit your confidential application and let’s explore this journey together.