Become a home based Educator

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Work and Earn from Home

Do you love working with children?

Does the idea of working flexible hours from the comfort of your own home sound like a dream come true?

Then becoming a home based educator in NZ with Kia Ora Kids could be just right for you.

Working in childcare at home is highly rewarding. At Kia Ora Kids, we help you build a successful Early Childhood Education (ECE) career and service by offering 1-on-1 support, training, marketing assistance, and a $200 Resource Kit* of learning and child development materials that can get you set up and on your way to being the best educator you can be!

We can also help you gain your New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education (Level 4 – 18 weeks, online delivery) for FREE*!

Our families love and respect our educators because we take every step to ensure they’re paired perfectly.

Gain the work-life balance and fulfillment that comes from a career in ECE now!

Talk to us today.

*Terms and conditions apply

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.

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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.

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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

Auckland daycare providing nurturing childcare at home, designed to support the development of children in a warm, home-based kindergarten setting.

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.

A grandparent serving as a home-based educator in NZ, offering experienced childcare at home in a nurturing setting

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.

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Conditions apply.

“At Kia Ora Kids, we understand the importance of childhood. We offer childcare and early childhood education that stays in touch with the magic of childhood, in a home setting.”
- The Educators team at Kia Ora Kids at home childcare.
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Join a compassionate group of educators who are committed to making a difference.

Meet Robyn, a dedicated home-based educator in NZ, committed to providing exceptional childcare at home.

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.

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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.

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Become a home-based educator in NZ and make a difference with quality childcare at home