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Full-time Kaiako

Learning Curves Montessori Nursery Ltd

Full-time, PermanentEarly learning / kōhanga reo, KaiakoBeginning teachers welcome

Listed Not specified · Closes 2 Nov 2026

About the role

Learning Curves Montessori is looking for a passionate and nurturing Kaiako to join our team in a full-time position. The position is at our Nursery in St Albans; a beautiful old villa, created and licensed for just 18 0- to 2-year-olds. Our Nursery is a calm, nurturing environment where strong, respectful relationships are at the heart of everything we do. The room practices primary caregiving and follows the RIE (Resources for Infant Educarers) approach, supporting our infants to develop at their own pace through respectful, responsive and unhurried care. We are looking for a kaiako who: is warm, nurturing and genuinely passionate about working with infants values strong, secure relationships with tamariki and whānau understands, or is interested in developing their knowledge of, primary caregiving and RIE values respectful and responsive care practices is a positive and supportive team member is reliable, professional and communicates well. What we can offer: A welcoming, supportive and experienced teaching team. A beautiful environment with a strong focus on respectful infant care. Full Pay Parity for qualified and registered teachers. Ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow. Supportive leadership and management. The opportunity to become part of the wider Learning Curves whānau. Note: Applicants must currently be living in New Zealand to be considered for this position. We would love to hear from someone who is passionate about infant care and wants to be part of a team where our infants are given the time, space and support to develop confidently and authentically. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Please get in touch with us to find out more or send through your CV and a little bit about yourself. Come and join the Learning Curves Montessori whānau!

Learning-area tags: Belonging / Mana Whenua, Communication / Mana Reo, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

How to apply

Kerri-Anne Herbert Phone027 348 9258 Emailkerri-anne@lcmontessori.co.nz

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