Full time
Ruru House
New Plymouth, New Zealand
WE’RE HIRING! Qualified Early Childhood Kaiako –Te Kōko (3–6yrs) 35–37 hours per week | Start Jan 2026 Ruru House – Lepperton A boutique, family-owned ECE centre surrounded by farmland, orchard tracks, and big open skies. A place teachers describe as “like no other centre.” We’re looking for someone who is: • Outgoing, playful, and child-led, a big kid at heart! • Passionate about nature, gardening & real-world learning • Hands-on (yes… you’ll need gumboots) • Practical (you must know which end of a hammer actually works) • Confident joining hikoi, building with tamariki & exploring outdoors • Able to gel with an established, loving team • Values RIE & Pikler respectful practice • A warm, calm, relationship-focused Kaiako Must be qualified + registered. Male & female Kaiako welcome. What We Offer: • Extended Pay Parity • A peaceful, heart-led teaching culture • Loose parts, nature play & child-led exploration • Paid first-aid • Professional learning & growth...


