- Reggio Emilia Inspired & Well-Resourced centre.

- Great community & Nature Engagement environment

- A supportive team of professionals – we are here to help!

- Discounted childcare for your Tamariki.

- Full Pay Parity – we’ve opted in!

Lollipops Blighs Road is a well-established, purpose-built early childhood centre that has been serving the local community for 16 years. Our centre is well-resourced and designed to inspire children's curiosity and creativity. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can explore, learn, and thrive. Our spacious outdoor playgrounds and cozy, welcoming rooms make Lollipops Blighs Road a home away from home for every child.

At Lollipops Blighs Road, our programme is influenced by Te Whariki and the Reggio Emilia approach to learning.

The values and beliefs that are important for the children, their whanau and the teachers in our centre are:

- Respect for themselves, others and the environment, and the beliefs and traditions of other cultures

- To feel valued, supported, appreciated and encouraged

- Confidence to have a voice and know that they will be heard

We are now looking for a certificated teacher to join our team!

Our offer to you:

- Permanent full time position at our over 2's room.

- 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 Full Pay Parity!

- 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 Provisional or Full Teaching Registration.

- You teach children in a positive, nurturing way.

- Gentle, patient, and empathetic approach to guiding learners, fostering a supportive learning environment.

- Knowledge of Reggio Emilia approach can be a bonus!

- Ability to problem solve and pivot to make decisions that work for the team & children. 

- Ability to form genuine relationships with parents and utilising unique skills and growing / developing new skills within the team. 

- Growing our children through a tricky stage of development with respectful practice understanding the child's perspective with love & care.

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