Early Childhood Teacher

7 days ago


Christchurch, New Zealand UCSA Full time

**Early Childhood Teacher**

**Permanent, Full time, 40 hours per week**

**University of Canterbury Students' Association (UCSA)**

The University of Canterbury Students’ Association (UCSA) is a not-for-profit organisation with charity status. Montana Early Learning Centre, one of the UCSA’s two early learning centres, is licenced for 38 children and is well known for exceeding government required ratios, having a culture of kindness and respect, and being a home-away-from home for tamariki, whānau, teachers and all individuals within our learning community.

With one of our teachers going on parental leave, we now have an exciting opportunity for a permanent, full-time teacher to join our Toddler Room, working with children aged 2 to 3.5 years, who has the following qualities:

- Passion for working with young children
- Passion for quality care and building strong relationships
- Positive and professional attitude
- Friendly and welcoming disposition
- Teaching qualifications and registration
- Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki 2017
- Strengths in planning and assessment
- Enthusiasm for ongoing Professional Development

**About UCSA**

Nau Mai Ki Te Rōpū Akonga ō Te Whare Wānanga ō Waitaha

Welcome to The University of Canterbury Students’ Association (UCSA)

Established in 1894, the UCSA is a registered not-for-profit organisation that supports UC students to succeed and belong.

Our organisation is governed by an elected Student Executive, and we employ over 300 staff. Together, we dish up a range of student-focused services, including advocacy and welfare, representation, subsidised dental and optometry, early learning centres, club support, events, and media.

UCSA provides employees with:

- Extended Pay Parity
- Paid lunch break
- Free, confidential counselling available via Organisational Counselling Programme
- Discounted rates at the UC Rec Centre
- Free flu vaccinations

You must be a New Zealand citizen or resident to apply.

Application closing date: Sunday, 20 July 2025.



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