• Handy to shops, cafes, schools, gym and other amenities.
• Coastal location on the beautiful South Island.
• Close to skiing, cycling and boating activities.
• Paid teaching registration and first aid.
• Discounted childcare for your tamariki.
• Full Pay Parity!

Here at Little Wonders Oamaru, we’re passionate about meeting the childcare needs of busy families. We have great facilities, a well-considered curriculum, and a team of qualified and experienced teachers who love what they do. We're currently looking for some exceptional ECE Certificated Teachers to join us in 2025!

We believe our environment, influenced by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, empowers our ākonga to feel protected, calm, safe and secure while fostering a platform for movement, fun, curiosity, discovery, risk taking, and growth. We recognise the value of free play as ‘child’s work’ to embed the knowledge and skills for life and inspire a life-long love of learning. We aspire to enhance the mana of every child, and their sense of themselves as an independent, competent, capable learner & communicators. 

We encourage continuous growth and ongoing learning for our kaimahi, tamariki and whanau through the sharing of knowledge, stories, and wisdom, so they can learn sustainable practices and engage respectfully with Papatūānuku & the wider world. We support participation in an inclusive, welcoming environment where diversity, individuality, respect & resilience are empowered and reflected in our practice and learning community.

We offer special cultural events, family gatherings and work closely with whānau. We would love to welcome someone with a passion for young children’s learning and the ability to plan exciting and engaging activities, who is resilient, has an open to learning mindset and fun, to work alongside a strong, long-standing team. 

Our offer to you:

• A wonderful team to work with.
• A well-resourced centre to cater to your imagination and teaching.
• Competitive salary and a well-balanced lifestyle.
• Professional Development and an established career path.
• An opportunity to join the Evolve network of ECE professionals.
• A half-day of birthday leave.
• Sufficient non-contact hours to ensure effective program planning, documentation and reflection.

What we're looking for in you:

• You are ECE Qualified and hold current or Provisional Teaching Registration.
• You are passionate, caring, and committed to education, and the best learning outcomes for tamariki.

Interested? Please submit your confidential application and resume to us using the provided links.