ECE Team Leader | Busy Bees Dargaville

$2,000 Sign on Bonus (Gross)*

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated registered teacher who thrives on motivating and guiding other kaiako?

We are on the lookout for an inspiring ECE Team Leader to guide our kaiako! Our team is full of passionate, enthusiastic kaiako who are always growing and working together to create the best possible learning environment for our tamariki. As a leader, you will ignite the spark of curiosity and learning in our children and teachers alike, infusing our team with your vibrant spirit, energy, and genuine passion for what you do!

About us:

Busy Bees Dargaville, where we take pride in providing a safe and empowering environment for tamariki to learn and grow. Our focus is on empowering tamariki to direct their own learning while ensuring they feel supported and safe. We have a diverse range of resources and age-appropriate materials are always utilised to encourage teachable moments and happy, learning-focused experiences. The clean, open, and inviting spaces of our centre feature a beautiful rural outlook, and our passionate teachers are always proud to show off our rooms. 

What are we looking for?

As a leader, our ideal applicant will have strong written and verbal communication skills and will use your expertise and knowledge to lead the team with planning and internal evaluation. You will be confident in your ability to work alongside the Centre Manager in the day to day running of the space and ensure that great routines and processes are developed and maintained. You will need to hold an ECE qualification along with a current teachers council practising certificate.

As a valued member of our team, you can be assured of:

• Full Pay Parity!
• A comprehensive induction program with regular and ongoing mentoring and professional development
• Discounted childcare
• Full reimbursement for teacher registration costs
• First Aid certification, annual flu vaccination and staff uniforms
• A generous PLD budget where you can choose PLD for your own learning
• A monthly staff wellbeing budget and access to EAP services
• A supportive and highly skilled team to work alongside

If you are a Registered Teacher ready to take the next step in your career in ECE, apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa

*terms and conditions apply

We are an Accredited Employer

Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.