People that care

At Early Discoveries, we genuinely care about every kid that comes through our door. We care about their families. And we care about our fellow teachers. Because we do, we go the extra mile whenever and however we can.

Mary

General Manager – Curriculum and Strategy

Bachelor of Education

What I love about working with children and their whānau is that I can be part of a team whose key focus is to empower them to realise their worth and potential.

Anna

General Manager – Operations

Bachelor of Business

I feel privileged to work for an organisation that is passionate about its community. I love seeing families come in as strangers but leave as part of our whānau.

Manurewa

Mahale

Centre Manager

Diploma in ECE

I enjoy working with children, on how they see the world and their environment through their eyes. It's fantastic for me to know that I make a difference in children's early years of their school journey.

Tania

(On Maternity Leave)

Teacher

Bachelor of Education

I love meeting children, whānau throughout the year, and learning how I can support and nurture their culture. I also enjoy teaching songs and dance and allowing children to express their creativity.

Savita

Teacher

Bachelor of Education

This is a very rewarding job. When you have taught a child something and you know that it has made a difference in their life, it feels great! For the child, it’s all about their lifelong learning.

Maryanne

Teacher

Bachelor of Education

Bula vinaka! I love working with children because their playful energy is contagious! I love being part of the messy, amazing learning process that every unique child goes through. It gives me great joy watching them flourish.

Kayla

Teacher assistant
and cleaner

I love being a support to the teachers by keeping the centre clean and tidy. And of course the children are awesome.

Sam

(On Maternity Leave)

Administrator

Bachelor of Education

I really enjoy working at EDC. The staff care deeply about the tamariki and their community. They come to mahi not to work but to enhance each tamariki’s learning, development and well-being, with care, love and passion.

Sandra

Teacher assistant
and cleaner

I love working here because the children brighten each day with laughter and joy. I have opportunities to meet parents, learn different skills and work within a Christian philosophy with a passionate team.

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Weymouth

Shalini

Centre Manager

GradDip ECE

Teaching is my passion, as I enjoy being part if children’s learning and developmental journey. My aim is to provide a safe, caring, supportive and happy environment so children can challenge themselves.

Emmanuella

Teacher

Bachelor of Education

Talofa lava, I love working with young children because it’s so rewarding.
Each day I am blessed with the opportunity to be part of young children’s development and learning.

Angela

Teacher

Diploma of Teaching

I love getting to know the whānau in our community. I love to watch the growing confidence and a sense of belonging that children and their whānau gain from being involved in our centre community.

Tessa

Teacher

Bachelor of Education

I love that we provide a service that wholeheartedly wants to change lives and impact positive change that will see all children grow to be confident and competent learners ready for primary school.

Nunia

Teacher

Mālō e lelei! I enjoy working with all fanau because nurturing comes naturally to me. I love to see children’s faces when they achieve or complete a task. It's easy to wake up in the morning and come to work knowing my day will be filled with variety and fun.

Anna

Teacher

Bachelor of Education

Kia ora, what I love most about working with children and their whānau is seeing our tamariki graduate as confident and strong learners.

Kiran

Teacher

Bachelor of Education

I have an interest and passion for helping young children. Watching them learn and achieve is one of the most heart-warming and rewarding experiences of being an early childhood teacher.

Courtney

Teacher

Kia Orana it is so rewarding for me to see our tamariki learn and achieve goals in all areas. It is a blessing for me to working alongside the tamariki and whānau.

Yanqing

Teacher

Bachelor of Education

I enjoy working with children to see them gain confidence and reach their potential. I believe each individual life has purpose. I love to share my life experiences and learning with the children.

Ning

Teacher Assistant

I love cooking for the children and seeing them happy. I also love knowing that what I am doing is helping them to be healthy too.

Tina

Finance Coordinator

Early Discoveries is a breath of fresh air. The children are a delight to hear from my desk, and the team I work with are so inspiring. It is such a wonderful, nurturing environment that it is a delight to come to work.