Early Childhood Education Leader

7 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Grace Christian Community Preschool Full time
Job Overview

Grace Christian Community Preschool is seeking an inspiring ECE leader to fill the role of Centre Manager. This is a unique opportunity for you to lead a community-based preschool and make a real difference in the lives of tamariki and teachers.

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering a holistic play-based approach.

About Us

At Grace Christian Community Preschool, we are a social enterprise that focuses on strong social outcomes for our community. We are fees-free and strive to cultivate curious and resilient life-long learners in a nurturing, culturally rich environment.

Salary and Benefits

We offer an excellent salary package with full pay parity, making this a highly competitive opportunity for experienced and first-time centre managers.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Lead a community-focused childcare centre that builds a strong sense of belonging for tamariki and whānau.
  2. Share in the centre's goal of creating a nurturing, culturally rich environment where all children (and teachers) can grow and flourish.
  3. Work with a team of passionate educators to develop teaching practice and learning.
  4. Develop strong professional relationships with colleagues, children and whānau.
  5. Embrace the opportunity to contribute your sound understanding of Te Whāriki and ECE processes.
Requirements
  1. Proven leadership experience and management skills.
  2. An ability to inspire the team to continue their own professional growth.
  3. Great people and communication skills to connect with the local community.
  4. A passion for fostering a holistic play-based approach.
  5. Excellent organisational abilities with knowledge of ECE systems and compliance.
  6. Effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritise, plan, and work efficiently.
How to Apply

Please send your CV to us via email or post. We look forward to hearing from you



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