Teacher (Certificated) Ashhurst

• Discounted childcare for your tamariki.
• Paid Teaching Registration and First Aid.
• Half day birthday leave.
• Full Pay Parity - We've opted in! 

Are you dreaming of teaching in a place where children are greeted with genuine aroha, relationships are at the heart of everything you do, and your team truly feels like a home away from home?

At Learning Adventures Ashhurst, we are more than just a centre — we are a small, heart-led community in the middle of Manawatū–Whanganui community.

Nestled in our charming rural town, our centre is deeply woven into the fabric of the community. We’re a short walk to the local primary school, have a bus stop right outside our car park, and enjoy close relationships with our local library and cafés. Our tamariki are known, supported and celebrated beyond our gates.

What makes us special?

Space. Connection. Belonging.

Each of our three rooms has its own dedicated outdoor playground, offering generous space for children to explore, imagine, build confidence and develop a deep love of learning. These expansive environments are one of our greatest treasures, giving tamariki the freedom to move, discover and truly thrive in nature.

As a small centre, relationships are everything. Our team works collaboratively across all three rooms, problem-solving together and celebrating one another’s successes. We are reflective, experienced and always open to new learning. We welcome fresh ideas and value teachers who want to grow alongside us.

Our philosophy is simple but powerful:
Strong relationships first.
Child-led learning always.
Community at the centre of everything we do.

This is a permanent, 30-hour per week role, Monday to Friday. We are flexible across age groups and believe in finding the right fit — for you and for us.

Our offer to you:

• Monday to Friday, 30 hours per week.
• A genuinely warm, collaborative team environment.
• A well-resourced centre to cater to your imagination and teaching.
• Leadership that supports your professional growth.
• Competitive salary and a well-balanced lifestyle.
• Sufficient non-contact hours to ensure effective program planning.
• Flexibility across rooms and shared responsibilities.
• A true sense of belonging.

What we're looking for in you:

• You are ECE qualified and hold current or provisional registration.
• You understand assessment and planning and value reflective practice.
• You are a team player — in a small centre, this is essential.
• You are warm, nurturing, calm and relationship-focused.
• You are flexible with opening and closing shifts.
• You are passionate about following children’s leads and building strong connections within a close-knit community.

If you’re ready to teach where relationships matter, laughter is daily, and community is everything — come and grow with us at Learning Adventures Ashhurst. We can’t wait to welcome you.