Early Childhood Education and Care Tutor (Part-Time, Fixed Term)

City Campus

Proportional (0.5FTE), Fixed Term (until November 2026)

• Deliver engaging ECE teaching and support ākonga success
• Embed te reo Māori, tikanga Māori and inclusive practice
• Inspire future kaiako and support programme improvement

Share your knowledge and experience with the next generation of early childhood educators!

Mō Tēnei Tūranga Mahi – About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and passionate Early Childhood educator to join Ara’s Early Childhood Education portfolio. This is your opportunity to share your knowledge and support future kaiako to build strong foundations for careers in ECE while contributing to a future-focused, inclusive learning environment.

You’ll deliver and support programmes across Levels 3–5, helping learners develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed for early childhood settings and further study.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering engaging, learner-centred teaching and assessment
• Supporting ākonga with diverse learning and literacy needs
• Embedding te reo Māori and tikanga Māori in your teaching practice
• Contributing to programme development and continuous improvement
• Supporting students in building reflective, professional identities
• Engaging with industry and supporting student placements

Ngā Pūkenga Me Ngā Wheako – Skills and Experience

You’ll bring:

• An ECE teaching qualification and current teacher registration
• Recent experience in early childhood education settings
• Knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations and sector practice
• A strong commitment to bicultural practice and culturally responsive teaching
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to support learner success and academic development
• A relevant degree is required, and a tertiary teaching qualification (or willingness to complete one) is expected.

Mō Mātou – About us

Ara Institute of Canterbury is the South Island's largest provider of tertiary vocational education, helping people build better futures - and that starts with our people.

Every day, our kaimahi help students gain real skills for real careers through hands-on learning and strong industry connections. The Madras Street (City) campus brings engineering, architecture, music, trades, health and creative arts together in the heart of Christchurch, right next door to One New Zealand Stadium.

We offer tangible benefits: professional development leave and funding, two on-site early childhood centres. A gym, library and cafés complete the picture.

Guided by our values Hono | Connect, Hihiri | Inspire and Aroha | Respect, we're committed to equity, inclusion and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you're looking for work that matters, Ara could be your next chapter.

Tono Ināianei - Apply now

We accept applications via our online application system. For any other queries, please email Recruitment@Ara.ac.nz.

Rā Katinga - Applications close – 11.55pm 7 June

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.