Aspire Nursery & Preschool · Otago
Qualified Early Childhood Teacher – Wānaka
Early learningFull time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Aspire Nursery & Preschool in Wānaka is seeking a full-time, permanent qualified and registered Early Childhood Teacher. The role focuses on toddlers aged 18 months and older and preschool children aged three and over, and is open to beginning teachers. It includes full pay parity plus, professional development and mentorship, with no start date provided.
- Toddler and preschool teaching focus
- Full pay parity plus
- Professional development and mentorship
- Full-time permanent position
Closes in 15 days
Applications close 20 Nov 2026.
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About the role
This is a full-time, permanent Early Childhood Teacher role working mainly with toddlers from 18 months and preschool children aged three and over. Day-to-day work includes planning language-rich, creative and exploratory learning, supporting responsive care, building relationships with whānau and working collaboratively with the teaching team. Beginning teachers are welcome to apply.
What they’re looking for
- ECE qualification and New Zealand Teaching Council registration
- Knowledge of early childhood development
- Experience with toddlers and preschool-aged children
- Understanding of respectful care and responsive relationships
- Reflective practice, clear communication and commitment to learning
About the school
Aspire Nursery & Preschool is an early learning centre in Wānaka. The centre describes its approach as focused on wellbeing, excellence, creativity, connection and respectful support for tamariki and whānau.
How to apply
Applications close on 20 November 2026. Further information about the centre and its philosophy is available through Aspire Preschool and Nursery in Wānaka and Tai Tapu.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 14 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“We are seeking a passionate and qualified Early Childhood Teacher with a special interest and expertise in working with toddlers (18 months+) and pre-school aged children (3+ years) to join our team in Wānaka. As part of our teaching team…”
The school
Aspire Nursery & Preschool
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Privately owned
- Students
- 55
- Address
- 45 Connor Street, Wanaka