Permanent Part Time Assistant Teacher (Term Time)
Wa Ora Montessori School is an Area School based in Lower Hutt, Wellington, catering for approximately 300 children and is the only Montessori School in New Zealand that nurtures the child from 0 to 18years. We are a community based school with close connections to our whanau (families).
Wa Ora Montessori School is seeking an Assistant Teacher to work alongside the Lead Teacher in one of our Yr5-7 classes (9-12yr olds) for a start date of Thursday 29th January, 2026, with the school term beginning Monday 2nd February, 2026.
The hours are term time only, 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday – Friday, as well as a 1-hour meeting after school with the Lead Teacher (day to be arranged). There is no requirement to work during the school holidays. You will also be required to attend Teacher Only Days and Staff Meetings after school as necessary, of which you will complete a timesheet.There may also be the opportunity to work extra hours after school in our Extended Afternoon Programme. These hours would be on an as needed basis.
You would be working as part of a collaborative and friendly team and the ideal applicant would be able to follow direction; take initiative where appropriate; be mobile and agile enough to get to the children's level; be a good listener and a good facilitator.Previous experience working with children would be an advantage.
Applications close 3pm Tuesday 2nd December, 2025. Applicants for this position must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and a competitive hourly rate is offered. Any offer of employment is also conditional upon a satisfactory safety check, which includes a police vet.
An application form must be completed for your application to be processed. For an application pack and further information, please contact Jo Dyer, Office Manager, via email joanne@waora.school.nz