• Professional development opportunities both in-house and external
• Established centre where whānaungatanga underpins everything we do
• More than Full Pay Parity!

Learning Adventures Maraenui is a purpose-built early childhood centre with a spacious, beautiful and intentional environment.  We use a play based, holistic and nurturing approach to create an inclusive programme for all Tamariki.  With a new leader at the helm of our waka, we are looking for a strong and passionate, certificated Kaiako, to come on board and join us on our journey as a team.

At Learning Adventures te ao māori and te reo māori is woven through everything we do, whānaungatanga underpins our mahi.  Our love of our hapori is embedded in our local curriculum, with regular excursions to Pukemokimoki Marae and Richmond Primary School.  We believe that all Tamariki are unique and deserve all the aroha and support we can give them.   We are looking for someone who is familiar with or shows willingness to learn about the local pūrākau (stories) of Ngāti Kahungunu.

Our offer to you:

• A well-resourced centre to cater to your imagination and teaching.
• Support from centre management; and our wider roopu of five diverse centres across Hawkes Bay, for your professional growth.
• More than Full Pay Parity and a well-balanced lifestyle.
• Opportunity to join the Evolve network of ECE professionals.
• The opportunity to be involved with the KidsCan kai programme.
• Sufficient non-contact hours to ensure effective programme planning.

What we’re looking for in you:

• You’re a qualified Early Childhood Teacher with provisional or full NZ Teaching Council Registration.
• Or are in your final year of studies to become an Early Childhood Teacher.
• You have a gentle, patient, and empathetic approach to guiding learners - fostering a supportive learning environment.

If this sounds like you, please apply online to be considered for this position.