Unregistered Teacher- Educare Tree Town

Are you passionate about working with young children and currently studying (or thinking about enrolling) to become an Early Childhood Teacher and looking for a supportive centre to grow your skills and confidence?

We're looking for a kind, energetic, and dedicated Teacher-in-Training to join our supportive team!

About Us - Mo Matou: We are very proud of our experienced, passionate and long-standing team. We have a wealth of knowledge to share, support, and grow our Unregistered Teacher to be a future Registered Kaiako.

At Educare we put a strong emphasis on growing and supporting our own, providing you with the tools and mentorship to become a registered kaiako when undertaking study towards a bachelors degree.

Educare Tree Town has three beautiful separate spaces to support the different stages of development for tamariki. Hui times are a priority creating a sense of togetherness and connection as one centre whanau.

Our whanau continue to use our service throughout their generations, bringing siblings and family members through the centre. With these amazing relationships, we become a part of the local families and get to see the value and whanaungatanga that you have created even after the tamariki take the next step in their learning journey.

About the Role - Mo te Turanga: We’re looking for someone who is passionate about caring for and inspiring young tamariki. You’ll work alongside our qualified registered kaiako to support learning, wellbeing, and playful exploration. Your days will be filled with routines, storytelling, creativity, and building meaningful relationships with tamariki and their whanau.

We offer dedicated Teacher in Training rate that increase based on the year of study you are in for your degree.

In this role, you’ll:

• Actively participate in all aspects of centre life
• Support tamariki during learning, routines, and free play
• Build positive relationships with tamariki and their whanau
• Take part in planning, reflection, and collaborative learning with the teaching team
• Learn and apply respectful, inclusive, and bicultural teaching practices
• Receive ongoing support, feedback, and professional growth opportunities as you progress through your study
• If you are committed to becoming a registered ECE teacher, this is the perfect opportunity to gain practical experience in a nurturing environment.

What You’ll Bring – Etahi Ahuatanga E Hiahia Ana Matou

• Be currently enrolled (or about to enrol) in a Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)
• A team-focused, proactive attitude and willingness to jump in
• A genuine love for tamariki and a passion for providing high-quality care and education
• Ability to support our vision of Learn, Laugh, Play.
• Willingness to reflect and learn, taking guidance from experienced kaiako.
• Passion for fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion in a multicultural environment
• A respectful approach to nurturing whanaungatanga, developing strong connections with whanau and community
• Understanding of, and commitment to, Te Whāriki, the Treaty of Waitangi, and ECE best practices

Respectful relationships are at the heart of what we do, so we’re looking for someone who can develop strong connections between tamariki, whanau, and our existing kaiako.

This is a full-time role (40 hours/week), rostered 8-hour days between 7:30 am and 5:30 pm.

Ready to Take the Next Step? - Kua Reri mo te Hikoi Paneke? If you've come this far and think this sounds like the job for you, click Apply Now!

Send us a CV and a cover letter letting us know why this is the role for you, we get a a lot of applications, a good cover letter will let us get a feel for who you are and what you will bring.

You must have permission to legally work in New Zealand and a Safety Check including a Police Check will be required for the successful applicant. We will not be considering overseas applicants or those needing visa sponsorship.

NOTE - Registered Teachers, or those able to become registered within a few months or that hold overseas teaching degrees that could see them be able to be Registered in NZ will NOT be considered for this role, and visa support cannot be offered for this role type.

Due to the high number of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are unable to contact all applicants. You will only be contacted if you have been successful in receiving an interview.