Lake Okareka Preschool Education Group Bay of Plenty
Registered Teacher ECE Full time, Fixed term, Start Date: 24/01/2025, End Date: 12/12/2025 (Maternity leave)
Early learning / kohanga reo, Certificated teacher
Lake Okareka Preschool is an amazing early childhood centre nestled in the Lake Okareka Village just 10 minutes from central Rotorua. We are a community-based not-for-profit Preschool catering for 20 two and a half to six-year-olds in the mornings and a smaller group in the afternoons for further specialist teaching and local trips. We empower children to experiment and explore their world in a safe and nurturing environment.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate, and innovative early childhood teacher to join our long-standing and experienced team. This teacher needs to have compassion, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with tamariki, whanau, and the teaching team. Knowledge and understanding of Te Whariki and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential to work collaboratively to provide quality education and care.
We offer:
FULL pay parity
First aid certification
A collaborative and supportive team culture
Teacher-only days
Work-life balance as we follow the school term dates.
The successful applicant must have:
Minimum B.Ed./Dip teaching level 7 (ECE)
Current teacher certification
A passion for working in a culturally diverse community
Strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi demonstrated through pedagogical practice
Applicants MUST be New Zealand based and have eligibility to work in New Zealand with NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
This position is suitable for beginning teachers.
How to Apply Please send your CV, covering letter, and direct enquiries to:
Type: Education & Care Service
Maximum licensed places: 25
Physical address:
Community Hall Loop Road, Rotorua
Postal Address:
Community Hall - Loop Road RD 5, Rotorua Mail Centre, Rotorua 3076
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