The benefits of becoming a Kia Ora Kids home-based Edcuator
Start Your home based educator Career with Our $200 Resource Kit
Begin your journey with our $200 Resource Kit. Get essential tools and materials to kickstart your business from home.
Marketing Support and Materials for Your Business
We provide marketing support and promotional materials to help you grow your new home-based childcare business. Reach more families and succeed.
FREE* ECE Study and First Aid Training
Enroll in our free ECE study and first aid training programs. Enhance your skills and qualifications at no extra cost.
*Conditions apply.
FREE* Public Liability Insurance
Secure your home-based childcare business with free public liability insurance. Protect yourself and the children in your care.
*Conditions apply.
Continuous Support from Visiting Teachers
Benefit from ongoing support and guidance from our visiting teachers. You’ll have expert help whenever you need it.
*Conditions apply.
Access Our Toy Library for Your Business
Enhance your home-based childcare with access to our extensive toy library. Provide engaging and educational activities for the children you care for.
*Conditions apply.
Work and Earn from Home as a Certified Home Based Educator
Enjoy the benefits of working from home as a certified educator. Earn an income while providing quality childcare.
Flexible Working Hours with Kia Ora Kids
Choose your working hours and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Our program offers flexibility and support for your business.
Choose what ECE educator you want to be
Home-based Educator
Educator
Home-based educators provide care for children in their own home which is safety checked by the Kia Ora Kids management team to make sure it meets the Ministry of Education’s Health and Safety requirements.
Pay rates for educators start from $8 per hour, per child and may vary from educator to educator depending on their qualifications, experience and the services they offer.
Family Childcare
Educator
Family educators look after a child or children related to them in their own home. If you are a grandparent looking after your grandchildren, living in a separate home, then you could be eligible for a subsidy through Kia Ora Kids.
Conditions apply.
Join a compassionate group of educators who are committed to making a difference.
Meet Robyn
Our homebased educators are passionate about nurturing our tamariki. Just like Robyn – our much loved Educator who has been with us for over 10 years.
Based in rural part of Wellsford, Robyn offers exceptional childcare in a unique setting and experience such as feeding and caring for animals on her property, the usual toilet training, and the option to learn Te Reo Maori.
