Early Childhood Reliever - Manurewa
Relievers are a valued part of our team. Whether you’re looking for work/life balance or want to spend your day making a difference in a child’s life, you’ll play a unique role in supporting our Kaiako to provide loving care and education for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Reliever to support our teaching team in an early childhood centre working with children from 3 months to 5 years old. We are licensed for 70 children and experience working with young children is highly valued, but just as important is a positive attitude, flexibility, and a genuine love for supporting Tamariki in their learning and play.
This role involves assisting teachers with daily routines, engaging with children in play and learning experiences, and helping to maintain a clean and safe environment. Cleaning duties are part of the role, and applicants should be physically active and comfortable working in a busy early childhood setting.
What We Offer:- Respectful, friendly environment
- Inclusive, collaborative team
- Variety to work across a range of ages
- Access to online resources and professional development hub
- EAP support (by arrangement)
- Discounted childcare fees (if applicable)
- Reliable and available, often at short notice
- Experience with children under 5 (preferred)
- Able to work up to 8 hours a day, and during school holidays
- Committed to building strong relationships with children and whanau
- Enthusiastic about creating fun-filled days for Tamariki
- Warm, caring nature
- Confident communicator in English
- NZ residency or NZ work visa is a pre-requisite
- All potential employees are police vet checked
Whether you’re early childhood qualified, an ECE Teacher-in-training, or simply have a heart for children, we’d love to meet you and discuss this on-call relieving position. Our centre operating hours are 7.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday.