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Preschool Kaiako

Jeffrey Giraffe Early Learning Centre

Full-time, PermanentEarly learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacherBeginning teachers welcome

Listed 29 Oct 2026 · Closes 23 Nov 2026

About the role

36–38 hours per week | Monday–Friday Are you a passionate and dedicated early childhood educator with a special love for working with preschool-aged children (ages 2- 5)? We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time position in the preschool at Jeffrey Giraffe, a family-owned early childhood centre known for its warm, supportive environment. We’re looking for a registered teacher who shares our commitment to providing high-quality care and education. Our amazing team of kaiako are passionate about fostering strong relationships, embracing the environment as the third teacher, and delivering excellence in all aspects of early childhood education. Our ideal team member will be: A qualified and registered ECE teacher Nurturing, loving, kind, and gentle Passionate about the environment as the third teacher Positive, energetic, and collaborative Intuitive, with a great sense of humour Skilled at building strong, respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau What we offer: A supportive and fun team culture that values collaboration and work-life balance Ongoing professional development opportunities Full Pay Parity If you're excited about creating meaningful learning experiences and being part of a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you.

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How to apply

Juliette Handisides Emailjuliette@jeffreygiraffe.co.nz

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