Are you passionate about working with infants and toddlers? How would you like a day off on your Birthday week and additional paid holidays on top of your annual 4 weeks’ leave each year?  Do you want us to pay for your teacher’s registration and first aid course? If you are a qualified and registered teacher and the above appeals to you along with other benefits we can offer you, then check out the details below and apply now!

Ko wai mātou | About us

The Anglican Trust for Women & Children (ATWC) is a multi-disciplinary Social Services organisation with over 160 years of service to our community. Our values of Hope & Aroha, Compassion & Respect, Whanaungatanga, Stewardship, Integrity & Professionalism are the principles that guide all interactions.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

ATWC has preschools in the Ōtāhuhu and Papatoetoe communities. Ko ngā tamariki te iho o a mātou mahi katoa (Children – the heart of all we do) is our reason. We are currently looking for a qualified ECE Educator, or new graduates to work with our babies and tamariki in our preschool located at Ōtāhuhu and Papatoetoe. This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week. We offer unique learning environment for children aged 0-5 years from all backgrounds and ethnicities supporting local families with quality affordable childcare.

Mōu | About you 

The successful applicant will also be committed to learning with the team in their journey of weaving te reo me ona tikanga Māori within the preschool environment. You will be:

• Early childhood teaching qualification recognized by the Education Council of Aotearoa NZ
• Current Education Council Practising Certificate
• Familiar with Te Whariki early children curriculum.
• Able to establish authentic and respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau, and Kaiako
• Able to engage well with tamariki, whānau, and Kaiako.
• A commitment to high quality teaching and learning and be willing to go the extra mile.
• Fluent in English, a basic knowledge of te reo Māori or a Pacific Island language beneficial but not essential
• Able to design, implement, and document children’s learning to a high standard.
• Be creative, innovative, and reflective.
• Have initiative, a sense of humour, and demonstrate a strong commitment to team.
• Be physically fit, flexible, and able to adapt to the needs of tamariki, and the pre-school.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.

Desired attributes

• Have a can-do attitude and be willing to learn, develop and grow with the team
• Have excellent organisational skills.
• You must be a NZ resident or hold a valid work permit.

What ATWC offer:

As part of the ATWC team, you will have access to a number of benefits, including:

• Paying at Pay Parity rates
• An additional 15 days of paid leave
• Professional Development
• Fully funded Teachers Registration
• Support with First Aid Course/ renewal
• Friendly working environment, diverse work environment
• Free on-site parking

If you would like to be an integral part of a team, dedicated to creating stronger families in the Auckland community, we want to hear from you.

TO APPLY: Please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Applications will be open until suitable candidate is found. 

Note: Only candidates who are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered.