Jeffrey Giraffe Early Learning Centre · Canterbury
Preschool Kaiako
Early learningFull-time, PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Jeffrey Giraffe Early Learning Centre in Canterbury is seeking a full-time, permanent preschool kaiako for children aged two to five. The role is 36–38 hours each week, Monday to Friday, and suits a qualified, registered ECE teacher, including beginning teachers, with a focus on respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau.
- Preschool children aged two to five
- 36–38 hours, Monday to Friday
- Full Pay Parity
- Ongoing professional development
Closes in 18 days
Applications close 23 Nov 2026, 5pm.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time preschool kaiako position working with children aged two to five, Monday to Friday for 36–38 hours each week. The role is based in the preschool team and includes full pay parity, professional development, and support for beginning teachers.
What they’re looking for
- Qualified and registered early childhood teacher
- Gentle, caring, and nurturing approach
- Interest in learning through the physical environment
- Positive, energetic, and cooperative working style
- Strong respectful relationships with tamariki and whānau
- Intuitive nature and a good sense of humour
About the school
Jeffrey Giraffe is a family-owned early learning centre in Canterbury with a warm, supportive setting. The centre values strong relationships, collaboration, work-life balance, and high-quality care and education.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter to the centre. Applications close on 23 November 2026.
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The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- Certificated teacher
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 29 Oct 2026
In the school’s words
“36–38 hours per week | Monday–Friday Are you a passionate and dedicated early childhood educator with a special love for working with preschool-aged children (ages 2- 5)? We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time position in the preschool…”
The school
Jeffrey Giraffe Early Learning Centre
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Privately owned
- Students
- 63
- Address
- 94 Idris Road, Bryndwr, Christchurch