Preschool Team Leader (Certificated) - Airport Oaks

• Fantastic facilities in a great community-based neighbourhood.
• Close to amenities, purpose-built, clean & spacious.
• Paid teaching registration and first aid.
• Subsidised childcare for your Tamariki.
• Full Pay Parity – we’ve opted in (and we pay above rates)!
• Great opportunity to bring your ECE career to the next level!

Located in the heart of the Mangere community, Learning Adventures Airport Oaks is a warm, welcoming, and family-friendly space where children feel right at home. With caring teachers, a strong community focus, and a rich multicultural environment, we provide high-quality early childhood education that supports every child’s development and growth.

From delicious, cooked meals and a free van drop-off and pick-up service to a well-resourced environment filled with fun activities like Playball, art, cooking, and cultural celebrations — Learning Adventures Airport Oaks is the perfect place for Tamariki to thrive.

We are now looking for an enthusiastic team leader to join our Preschool team!

Our offer to you:

• Permanent full-time position: 40 hours/week.
• Be the team leader at our Preschool room and manage a team of 3 teachers, and up to 30 children.
• A well-resourced centre to cater to your imagination and teaching.
• Ongoing support from centre management for your professional growth.
• Competitive salary – we pay above FPP!
• Opportunity to join the Evolve network of ECE professionals.
• Discounted childcare and Half day Birthday leave.
• Sufficient non-contact hours to ensure effective program planning.

What we're looking for in you:

• You are ECE Qualified and hold Current NZ Full Teaching Registration.
• You have 3 + years of leadership experience.
• You teach children in a positive, nurturing way.
• Gentle, patient, and empathetic approach to guiding learners, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Knowledge of ECE regulations.
• Ability to problem solve and pivot to make decisions that work for the team & children. 
• Ability to form genuine relationships with parents, authentic leadership skills enhancing, utilising unique skills, and growing / developing new skills within the team. 
• Growing our children thru a tricky stage of development with respectful practice, understanding the child's perspective with love & care.

Join a team where Tamariki thrives, individuality is celebrated, and where loving care is a top priority. Apply today – we look forward to meeting you!