Fixed term teacher (non-certificated) Shakespeare Street

• Great location - close to local schools, shops and park!
• Amazing opportunity to start your ECE journey with the best training and support!
• Early finish every day - great work - life balance!
• Enjoy being part of a team where your mahi is valued!
• Enjoy discounted childcare for your tamariki.

Nestled in the heart of Greymouth, Active Explorers Shakespeare Street is a caring, connected space where children aged 2 to 6 can learn, laugh, and thrive. Set on a former bowling green, we’re lucky to have a huge outdoor area perfect for climbing, biking, and exploring, alongside inviting indoor spaces filled with creativity and warmth. Relationships are at the heart of what we do — we take time to truly know our tamariki and whānau, creating a welcoming environment where every child feels safe, seen and celebrated. Our one-room setup supports smooth transitions and strong peer connections, fostering a real family-style atmosphere. We’re proud of our close-knit, multicultural community — with strong Māori and Indian whānau connections and regular visits to our neighbours at the retirement flats next door. Our small, passionate team has worked together for years, creating a stable, loving environment where tamariki can grow with confidence, curiosity, and joy.

We’re on the lookout for a fixed term Non-Certificated Teacher/Teacher in training to join our team - an ECE teacher who brings heart, purpose, and passion each day.

What we can offer you:

• 6-month Fixed term opportunity from late October to April 2026 – great chance to be extended or become permanent teacher with us!
• 30 working hours/week – great work – life balance.
• Ongoing professional development and support from a dedicated leadership team.
• Generous non-contact time to support thoughtful and effective planning.
• The chance to be part of the Evolve family – a network of inspiring ECE professionals.

What we are looking for in you:

• You are passionate about teaching and always ready to improve yourself.
• Proven ECE experience in New Zealand can be a bonus, more importantly, you are always keen to learn.
• A good working knowledge of the Te Whāriki framework to build from. 
• A warm, positive teaching style rooted in empathy and care.
• A genuine love for teamwork and the ability to grow with others.
• Currently eligibility to work in New Zealand.

To find out more - please submit your application today!