Early Childhood Education
ECE teachers play a valuable role in our education system. With over 180,000 tamariki enrolled in centres throughout Aotearoa, so there’s a significant demand for qualified teachers.
If you have a passion for working with children, want to play an important role in their development, or are passionate about making a difference, becoming an ECE-qualified teacher might be your perfect career path.
There are two pathways at Te Rito Maioha into ECE teaching and teacher registration:
Gain knowledge, skills and practical experience to launch your career as a qualified early childhood kaiako from anywhere in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Graduate Diploma of Teaching (ECE)
Leave a positive impact on tamariki in early childhood education and care centres. Progress your skillset, specialise in an area of interest and uplift your career in ECE.
Being a bicultural organisation, manaakitanga - showing respect, care, and connection, is at the heart of everything we do. Our lecturers provide support from day one. And you’re never just a number to us; our lecturers will know your name, understand your unique journey, and be dedicated to supporting you throughout - it’s why 98% of our students recommend studying with Te Rito Maioha.
Te Rito Maioha are also experts in Te Whāriki (the Early Childhood Curriculum), and our lecturers and pouako are passionate and committed to helping you build your skills and understanding of te reo me ngā tikanga Māori in an authentic manner at a Noho Marae allowing you to gain confidence and skills and genuine understanding. For over 60 years, Te Rito Maioha has been at the forefront of early childhood education advocacy.
We offer a diverse range of ECE courses, from Level 5 diplomas to Masters; our study options
Our programmes are delivered through a flexible blend of online, face-to-face, and field-based learning, allowing you the flexibility to study and work at the same time from anywhere in Aotearoa and still be supported by skilled and responsive lecturers and associate teachers. And you’ll be in high demand! But don’t take our word for it. Have a listen to some of our graduates talk about their experiences at Te Rito Maioha.
