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Early Childhood Teacher - Preschool PositionAbacus Montessori Preschool • Canterbury, Canterbury, New Zealand
Early Childhood Teacher - Preschool Position

Early Childhood Teacher - Preschool Position

Abacus Montessori Preschool • Canterbury, Canterbury, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

Early childhood teacher - preschool position

Full time, Permanent

Early learning / kohanga reo, Certificated teacher

Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aoturoa, Well-being / Mana Atua

Montessori-Inspired ECE teacher Christchurch – full-time.

Due to one of our valued teachers relocating overseas, Abacus Montessori is seeking a passionate and dedicated qualified and registered teacher to join our close-knit team for a full-time position.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a Montessori-inspired environment that values respectful, child-led practice and supports tamariki through their natural development.

We are a small, family-owned centre, deeply committed to providing a nurturing, peaceful, and thoughtfully prepared environment for our tamariki.

Essential Criteria

Values Montessori philosophy and a respectful, unhurried approach to care

Understands the importance of strong, authentic relationships with tamariki, whanau and the local community

Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and effective communication skills

Is committed to ongoing professional growth and reflective practice

Is collaborative, flexible and contributes positively to team culture

Holds provisional or full teacher registration

Has NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa (Living in New Zealand)

At Abacus Montessori, we pride ourselves on maintaining high teacher ratios, generous non-contact time, and offering personalised professional development opportunities.

You'll be supported by an experienced and dedicated team, with a leadership approach that fosters connection, respect and shared learning.

How to apply

Manager – Deb McCabe

70 Wildberry St, Woolston Christchurch

Vacancy reference # : 1HApmm

ECE centre details

Type : Education & Care Service

Maximum licenced places : 51

Service ID : Physical address :

70 Wildberry Street, Opawa, Christchurch

Postal Address : Amberley

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