Early Childhood Educator

Do you believe childhood is sacred?

Do you think play is serious business?

Do you get irrationally excited about paint, puddles, stories, tiny humans, and the smell of crayons?

If yes weve been waiting for you.

Who We Are

House of Tamariki is a warm, soulful preschool where learning feels like sunshinegentle, joyful, and always a little magical. We follow the child, honour play, celebrate curiosity, and build spaces where children feel seen, safe, and deeply loved.

What Youll Do (aka: Your Daily Adventures)

• Be the guide, cheerleader, storyteller, peace-keeper, and occasional dinosaur.
• Turn ordinary days into extraordinary learningthrough mud, music, art, nature, and wonder.
• Support little humans as they explore, fall, try again, make friends, express feelings, and discover themselves.
• Curate experiences that make children go Oooooh! and parents go Wow!
• Sing loudly, dance freely, laugh often, and remind everyone (including yourself) that magic is real.
• Work with a team that believes kindness is the curriculum and connection is the method.

Who You Are

• A heart-first educator who sees children as capable, competent, and whole.
• Someone who thinks play is not a break from learningplay IS learning.
• Comfortable being silly, flexible, calm, creative, and occasionally covered in glitter.
• A lifelong learner who loves to observe, reflect, document, and grow.
• A believer in childhood, imagination, and gentleness.
• A big kid at heart (bonus if you can do dramatic voices during story time!).

What You Get

• A nurturing work environment that values joy, autonomy, team spirit, and professional growth.
• Opportunities to lead creative projects, try new ideas, and shape young lives with intention.
• A competitive pay scalebecause passion deserves to be valued.
• Yummy, wholesome lunches that make your workdays brighter (and your tiffin lighter!).
• A community of teachers who celebrate you, support you, and probably share their snacks.
• The daily privilege of watching children flourishand knowing you are part of that story.

Come Build Beautiful Childhoods With Us

If teaching is your calling, not just your job

If you want to work where your heart, creativity, and purpose feel at home

If you want to grow as an educator, a human, and a co-dreamer

Join House of Tamariki.

Where love leads, play teaches, and childhood shines.