Qualified ECE Teacher

The Salvation Army:

The Salvation Army has been transforming lives since 1865.  We work in over 130 countries, coordinated by our International Headquarters in London and we are a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005.  The Army has over 3,000 officers and employees in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa and is recognised as a high value employer.  The mission of The Salvation Army in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa is caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society. 

Our Early Childhood Education Centres: 

The Salvation Army Early Childhood Education Centres provide quality, Christian Early Childhood Care and Education and wrap around whānau care services in the local community. Our core values are Wairuatanga - Spirituality, Whakaute  Respectful Relationship, Whanaungatanga - Whānau Connection, Mātauranga Manaaki - Care as Curriculum, Mana Āoturoa - Exploration, Harikoa - Joy, Kāinga - Our Place, Te Tiriti ō Waitangi - Our Commitment 

About the Role:

A position has become available at Rātā Educare - Booth College of Mission (Upper Hutt) for a qualified teacher to join our wonderful, unique centre on a permanent basis.

Our centre is a home away from home where we value free play and a relationship focused approach to teaching and learning. We believe that our tamariki are masters of learning through play. We support their autonomy to explore, learn and grow in a spacious, well-prepared environment and enormous outdoor play space. 

If you are a passionate, heart-led educator, who loves to have fun and work hard in a supportive team environment and loves building rich relationships, we can't wait to hear from you! 

Ideally you will have a heart for serving the local community as our centre operates within a community hub where we focus on supporting our families with complete wraparound services. 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) and current teacher registration/certification. New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Strong communication skills, initiative and team spirit.
• Be passionate about supporting children in a relationship focused, play based learning environment
• An understanding and commitment to respectful teaching and caregiving
• An interest in the work of Magda Gerber (RIE), Emmi Pikler and Reggio Emilia are a bonus but full learning support will be provided if you are open and willing to learn.
• The ability to be a reflective educator.
• Flexible, self motivated and with a desire to grow professionally and be a reflective educator.
• Passion and commitment for teaching and learning with a focus on delivering quality.

Our offer to you:

• Additional leave days
• Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross 
• TSA discount card for discount with various retailors
• Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
• Subsidised flu vaccinations
• Two teacher only days per annum 
• Higher than regulation teacher: child ratios 
• A warm, caring and supportive team. 
• Career development possibilities and excellent professional development. 
• A supportive and like-minded community. 
• A rich learning environment for educators to grow, develop, learn and excel in their career. 
• A happy and warm and supportive working environment. 
• Regular non-contact time

Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society' 

This role is permanent full time and hours worked will be 38.75 per week.

The starting salary for this role will fall between $58,334 and $93,818 gross per annum.

The starting hourly rate for this role will fall between $28.95 and $41.09.

We look forward to receiving your application. 

The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.

Children’s Worker Classification Statement (per Children’s Act 2014): Applicants with a Schedule 2 conviction must provide an Exemption Certificate for Core Children’s Worker roles or undergo an internal assessment for all other Salvation Army roles.

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.