Teacher (Non-Certificated) Paraparaumu

• Located in the heart of the Kapiti Coast.
• A well-resourced centre to bring your teaching vision to life.
• Work alongside a strong and long-standing team!
• Discounted childcare for your tamariki.

Inspired by nature, we here at Lollipops Paraparaumu, have outdoor spaces that invite adventure and exploration....a beautiful environment incorporating natural elements and free play.
Our centre is located at the end of a cul-de-sac, so it is quiet but still close to all the local amenities, including the Kapiti expressway and Transmission gully.
We have a growing centre roll demonstrating our great commitment to children’s learning and development and our great relationships with whanau and the community.
Our philosophy incorporates aspects of RIE with a specific focus on respectful and reciprocal relationships with tamariki and whanau. Here
We have an exciting opportunity for a teacher to join the team in our 2-5 rooms. 

We would love to have someone who brings with them a passion for young children’s learning through the ability to plan exciting and engaging activities to develop children’s social competence. Bring your fresh ideas to complement our extensive knowledge base.

Our offer to you:

• Permanent full-time position – 37.5 hours/week at our 2-5 room.
• A wonderful team to work with.
• A well-resourced centre to cater to your imagination and teaching.
• 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 passionate, caring, and committed to Early Childhood education, and the best learning outcomes for Tamariki.
• A calm, patient and warm teaching style, with a strong understanding of how to support children's social and emotional competence— or a genuine willingness to continue developing in this area.
• An understanding of (or strong interest in) intentional teaching practice and reflective pedagogy.
• Relevant NZ ECE teaching experience is a must for this role.
• Flexible to work between centre opening (6:45am) and closing hours (6:00pm).
• Fun-loving and committed to your own professional practice.
• Nurturing and the desire to strive to provide quality outcomes for our Tamariki.
• This role is well suited to current teacher in training applicants.

Sounds like what you are looking for? Apply now and we’ d love to meet you!