Registered Teacher

Trade · New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand · Full-Time · $27/hr

Qualified and registered Early Childhood Education Teachers with a genuine passion for infants: a role is available in New Zealand. Selection is based on verified skills, registration, experience and suitability, so make sure your documents are genuine and in order.

The employer is looking for an educator who knows that quality infant care is built on trust, consistency, observation and meaningful relationships. Your professional qualifications and experience are a key part of that.

The centre is a collaborative early learning environment. Educators are encouraged to bring ideas and sharpen their teaching practice, and they can access mentoring, pedagogical support, professional learning and career growth opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate learning stories, assessments, records and documentation
Observe children's interests, behaviours and developmental progress
Use those observations to shape planning and intentional teaching
Provide responsive, respectful care matched to each infant's individual needs
Support each infant's routines, including care, comfort, sleep and wellbeing
Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment
Design learning experiences that encourage exploration and development
Form secure, meaningful relationships with tamariki and whanau, communicating with whanau professionally and consistently
Recognise and affirm the identity, language, culture and background of all tamariki
Embed culturally responsive approaches and strengthen bicultural practice in accordance with Te Tiriti o Waitangi
Work effectively with colleagues to keep education and care standards high
Contribute to meetings, team discussions, centre activities and day-to-day operations
Reflect regularly on your practice, find areas to improve and engage in professional learning that builds a culture of continuous development
Help keep the team environment positive, respectful and collaborative

Requirements & Eligibility

You must hold a full and current New Zealand Teacher Practising Certificate
A recognised Early Childhood Education qualification
Applicants must satisfy relevant New Zealand employment, registration and immigration requirements
Candidates who require accredited employment and visa sponsorship may be considered
Relevant work in early childhood education, particularly with infants
Solid grasp of infant learning, development and responsive caregiving
Real passion for supporting babies and young children
Track record of building positive relationships with tamariki and whanau
Strong verbal and written communication, plus confidence with planning, assessment, observation and documentation
Proof that you can deliver culturally responsive teaching
Commitment to bicultural practice and Te Tiriti o Waitangi
A professional, organised, calm, adaptable and reflective manner, and the ability to work well in an education team
Willingness to take part in ongoing professional development

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