Kaiako (Certificated) Fixed Term Blockhouse Bay

Perks you’ll love:
• Conveniently located between Avondale and Blockhouse Bay
• Discounted childcare for your own tamariki
• Breakfast and fresh fruit provided daily
• More than full pay parity

Do you have a special place in your heart for pēpi and toddlers? Are you someone who brings calm, warmth, and joy into the lives of our youngest learners? We’re looking for a nurturing and dedicated certificated Kaiako to join our under-twos team for a parental leave position from 25 May – 13 December 2026, 40 hours per week.

At Active Explorers Blockhouse Bay, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate cultural diversity, partner closely with whānau, and create learning spaces where tamariki feel safe, confident, and deeply valued. We believe wellbeing and belonging are the foundations for lifelong learning.

Our centre offers bright, open indoor spaces and a dynamic outdoor environment designed to spark curiosity and movement. With a lush, jungle-like area filled with native birds right on our doorstep, nature weaves into our daily rhythms and learning experiences.

We care for tamariki aged 0–5 across age-specific rooms. From our peaceful infant space to our energetic preschool group, each day is filled with storytelling, music, cultural celebrations, nature play, and garden time. StoryPark keeps whānau connected to every milestone.

What we offer

• A warm, supportive team
• A well-resourced centre that inspires creativity
• Encouraging leadership and ongoing professional growth
• Competitive salary and healthy work–life balance
• Opportunities to connect with the wider Evolve network
• Generous non-contact time for planning and reflection

What you’ll bring

• ECE qualification and current Full or Provisional Teaching Registration
• A gentle, nurturing approach to guiding tamariki
• Patience, empathy, and a calm teaching presence
• Understanding of ECE regulations and best practice

If this feels like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply using the link provided.