Unqualified Early Childhood Teacher
Unqualified Early Childhood Teacher
About the role
We are searching for a passionate, confident, bubbly, unqualified kaiako to join our team at our centre. This position will involve caring and teaching for tamariki aged 2-3 years in a team of four and a centre team of 19.
About us
Curious Minds Island Bay is a mixed-age centre with children 6 months - 5 years split into three classrooms. Our learning priorities are; Manaakitanga, mahi tahi, maia and whanaungatanga.
Who we're looking for:
If you are a team player, keen to explore and build connections in our community, can build strong relationships with whanau and tamariki, and ready to teach and inspire the next generation, then we are keen to hear from you!
Our ideal candidate will be:
- Unqualified teacher, with recent experience in early childhood - ready to hit the ground running!
- Have clear communication skills
- Work well in a team to get the mahi done and have fun along the way
- Is confident with speaking basic te reo and following tikanga practices
- Dedicated to providing child-led learning focused on wider world thinking and promoting social competence
- Adaptable and self-motivated with pep in your step!
- Confident in building strong relationships with tamariki, whanau and fellow kaiako
- Likes being outdoors and exploring the community
- Enjoys a good dress-up day
- Lives in New Zealand
What we can offer you:
- Career advancing professional learning and development; online and face to face.
- Discounted Childcare fees.
- Healthy resource budget quarterly.
- Fun and supportive team.
- Paid staff meetings
- Team/social events
Hours of work
Permanent role, starting in September 2025, but can be flexible for the right candidate.40 hours per week, five days Monday to Friday between the hours of 7.30am - 6pm. The 3 rotating shifts
We look forward to receiving your application!
If you have any questions, you're welcome to contact Beth Dent, ib-manager@curiousminds.co.nz