Lead Kaiako​/Assistant Manager

The Oaks Early Learning Centre Canterbury

Full time, Permanent

At The Oaks Early Learning Centre we are committed to creating a warm, inclusive learning environment where responsive relationships, connection with the natural world, and child-led exploration sit at the heart of our practice.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced lead kaiako/assistant manager who can work collaboratively with our team, tamariki, and whanau to support children to flourish. This is a full-time position of 35–40 hours per week, rostered between our centre operating hours of Monday to Friday, 7.30am–5.30pm. This is a lead kaiako role, as well as supporting the day-to-day leadership and management of the preschool.

About you

• You are a fully qualified and registered early childhood teacher with a current practising certificate.
• You bring strong leadership, communication, relationship-building skills and are confident in mentoring, supporting and guiding the team.
• You are a proactive, approachable and collaborative leader.
• You have sound knowledge of Te Whariki, current early childhood regulations, licensing requirements, and health and safety expectations.
• You understand effective planning, assessment, curriculum implementation, and intentional teaching practice.
• You are committed to upholding and strengthening our centre philosophy and core values.
• You are well organised, with excellent time management skills and strong attention to detail.
• You can nurture and maintain a positive, professional team culture.
• You are passionate about working with tamariki across all age groups.
• You have at least two years’ leadership experience in early childhood education.

What we offer

• Support and mentoring from the centre manager and director as you grow in your leadership role at The Oaks ELC.
• Excellent teacher-to-child ratios.
• A competitive remuneration package.
• Additional teacher release time each week to work alongside the Centre Manager and Director
• Ongoing professional learning and development opportunities to support your growth as an ECE leader.
• Fully funded teacher registration and first aid certification.
• Discounted childcare.