Mateaki

Centre Manager
Bachelor of Education

I come from a family of teachers so it inspires me to carry on that legacy. I love being an educator because I get to learn new things and grow more each day

Monita

Teacher

I love to work with children, whānau and the community.

Arti

Teacher
(currently on maternity leave)

There is always so much to learn from young minds which I enjoy. I want to support children to become independent and confident about their place in the world around them.

Meila

Teacher

As a teacher, it is most rewarding when you have built good relationships and understand the value of each tamariki’s cultural diversity.

Shafia

Teacher
Bachelor of Education

Assalamualaikum, I enjoy working with children because I believe that they represent hope and future and I love to see them grow up to be confident and competent learners and make our world a better place.

Erwin

Teacher
GradDip ECE

One of the most rewarding experiences of working at Early Discoveries is being able to make a positive impact in other people’s lives. Not only the children but their families as well.

Mary

Teacher
Bachelor of Education (currently on maternity leave)

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 at school.

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.

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!

Zureen

Admin

I enjoy working as an administrator as this role offers a broad scope of responsibilities and provides me with a good work and life balance.

Shalini

Centre Manager
Grad Dip in 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 and grow.

Gloria

Teacher

I came into early childhood wanting to make a difference. I believe children become empowered by their own learning and taking responsibility for becoming lifelong 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.

Priyanka

Teacher

I love working with children with different learning abilities and different cultural backgrounds. I love working with varied learning styles to ensure all students leave ready for school.

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.

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.

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!

Nanette

Teacher
Bachelor of Teaching (ECE)

I believe that sensitivity to and awareness of the children’s needs and a caring and warm response to them will provide opportunities to develop positive relationships and a sense of belonging.

Cherie

Centre Manager
Bachelor of Education

Kia Ora! I have 17+ years experience in ECE in a range of different settings including Mainstream, Kindergarten and Montessori. I've been based in the Weymouth community for 13 years and love working with a great team at Early Discoveries.

Navreet

Teacher
Bachelor of Education

I have been working in ECE since 2015. I believe that children learn and explore at their best when they have a trusting relationship with their teachers.

Sanjeshni

Teacher
Grad Dip in ECE

I have been working in ECE since 2013. I believe that as a teacher I can help build foundations for children to be life-long learners. EDC is a beautiful and diverse learning community.

Aimmee

Teacher (currently on maternity leave)

I enjoy working with children and am starting my teaching career. As a teacher, my favourite thing is to love and nurture the children while watching them grow into strong, independent little people.

Kate

Teacher
Diploma of Education

I have worked in the early childhood sector for over 30 years, predominantly with infants and toddlers. I believe that during the first three years of life children have the most amazing capacity to learn and grow.

Michaela

Teacher

Kia Ora, I am just starting my ECE career. Nurturing has always come naturally to me and I feel honoured to play a part in each of our tamariki’s learning journey.

Belinda

Teacher
Grad Dip in Teaching

The most important thing to me working as an early childhood teacher is knowing your child feels safe and secure, and that your child knows our arms are always open wide for a hug when they need it.

Germaine

Teacher
Grad Dip in Teaching

I believe that trusting and respectful relationships are the key to children’s learning and growth. I creates a nurturing environment where they gain confidence and independence.

Belle

Teacher
Bachelor of Education

I believe that my role as a teacher is to support the child in discovering their natural potential and developing their innate abilities as competent learners.

Joanne

Admin

I love working in ECE as I enjoy being part of a happy thriving environment. The staff and families work together to ensure lots of learning and growth happens for our children.

Morisha

Teacher Assistant

I love being around children. I aim to provide them with a sense of belonging where they feel safe and nurtured. I love seeing children learn new skills and grow holistically.