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… we’ve been waiting for you.

Who We Are

House of Tamariki is a warm, soulful preschool where learning feels like sunshine—gentle, 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 You’ll Do (aka: Your Daily Adventures)

• Be the guide, cheerleader, storyteller, peace-keeper, and occasional dinosaur.
• Turn ordinary days into extraordinary learning—through 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 learning—play 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 scale—because 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 flourish—and 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.