Early Childhood Teacher
Visa sponsorship
Education · New Plymouth, New Zealand · Full-Time · $27/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Responsive infant care is at the centre of this Early Childhood Teacher vacancy in New Plymouth. The early learning centre needs a registered teacher who builds trust through consistent routines, observation and meaningful relationships with children and families.
You will plan learning experiences, document progress and contribute ideas within a collaborative education team. Culturally responsive practice and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi are part of the role. Candidates requiring accredited employment and visa sponsorship may be considered based on verified skills, registration, experience and suitability.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide respectful infant care tailored to individual routines, comfort, sleep and wellbeing
- Develop secure relationships with tamariki and whanau and maintain regular professional family communication
- Create a safe, welcoming environment and plan stimulating learning experiences
- Observe interests, behaviour and progress to guide intentional teaching
- Maintain accurate learning stories, assessments and records
- Affirm children’s languages, cultures, identities and backgrounds through responsive teaching
- Strengthen bicultural practice aligned with Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Collaborate in meetings, centre activities and team discussions
- Reflect on practice and participate in professional learning and positive teamwork
Requirements & Eligibility
- A recognised Early Childhood Education qualification
- A full current New Zealand Teacher Practising Certificate
- Relevant early childhood experience, particularly with infants
- Understanding of infant development, learning and responsive care, with genuine enthusiasm for young children
- Capacity to build positive tamariki and whanau relationships
- Strong written and spoken communication
- Confidence with planning, assessment, observation and documentation
- Culturally responsive practice and commitment to bicultural practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Organisation, professionalism, calmness, flexibility and reflective practice
- Effective education teamwork
- Willingness to continue professional development; Applicants must satisfy relevant New Zealand employment, registration and immigration requirements
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