Early Childhood Reliever

2 days ago


Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Kindercare Learning Centres Ltd Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$65,000 per year

Flexibility…variety…opportunity… join our team as an Early Childhood Relief Teacher

Relievers are a valued part of our team. Whether you're looking for work/life balance, or want to spend your day making a difference in a child's life, you'll play a unique role in supporting our Kaiako to provide loving care and education for babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

What we offer you:

  • Respectful, friendly environment
  • Inclusive, collaborative team
  • Variety to work across a range of ages
  • Access to online resources and professional development hub
  • First Aid training (T&C's apply)
  • EAP support (by arrangement)
  • Discounted childcare fees (if applicable)

Our ideal applicant:

  • Reliable and available, often at short notice
  • Able to work up to 8 hours a day, and during school holidays
  • Committed to building strong relationships with children and whānau
  • Enthusiastic about creating fun-filled days for tamariki
  • Warm, caring nature
  • Confident communicator in English
  • NZ residency or NZ work visa is a pre-requisite
  • All potential employees are police vet checked

Whether you're early childhood qualified, an ECE Teacher-in-training, or simply have a heart for children, we'd love to meet you and discuss this on-call relieving position. Our centre operating hours are 7.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

Click on this link for details about our centre: Palmerston North Centre



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