Sparrows Early Learning Centre · Waikato
Kaiako
Early learningPart-time (0.3 FTTE), PermanentBeginning teachers welcome
Sparrows Early Learning Centre in the Waikato is seeking a permanent, part-time kaiako (0.3 FTTE) for its mixed-age early learning and kōhanga reo setting, working two to three days each week. The role suits provisionally or fully registered kaiako and those in training, including beginning teachers, with a focus on child-led learning, collaborative practice and relationships in a centre licensed for 30 tamariki.
- Permanent 0.3 FTTE position
- Mixed-age centre licensed for 30 tamariki
- Two to three days per week
- Full pay parity and generous non-contact time
Closes in 11 days
Applications close 16 Nov 2026, 4pm.
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About the role
Permanent kaiako position at 0.3 FTTE, working two to three days each week in a mixed-age early learning centre. The role involves supporting child-led learning, joining tamariki in play and using tuakana–teina approaches to develop relationships and independence. Beginning teachers and people training to become kaiako are welcome.
What they’re looking for
- Qualified, provisionally registered or fully registered kaiako
- People currently training to become kaiako
- Experience or interest in mixed-age learning
- Commitment to child-led learning and play
- Ability to work collaboratively in a small team
- Interest in developing teaching practice
About the school
Sparrows Early Learning Centre is a small Waikato centre licensed for 30 tamariki. It provides a close, family-oriented environment where whanaungatanga, shared learning and collaborative teaching are central.
How to apply
Email a CV and cover letter to the centre contact. Applications close on 16 November 2026.
Written by Teachroles from the school’s listing. AI can make mistakes; check the original before you apply.
The role
- Sector
- Early learning
- Role
- In-training teacher
- Hours
- part time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 2 Nov 2026
In the school’s words
“We’re a small, boutique, mixed-age centre licensed for 30 tamariki — a rare find these days! Our centre has a warm, whānau-like environment, and we believe whanaungatanga is at the heart of learning. We use tuakana–teina as an active teaching…”
The school
Sparrows Early Learning Centre
- Type
- Education & Care Service
- Authority
- Privately owned
- Students
- 35
- Address
- 11 Bailey Avenue, Enderley, Hamilton