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Full time
Pioneer Highway
Posted 22 hours ago
NZ
Step into a role where connection and community drive our day. We are looking for an Unregistered Kaiako who values whanaungatanga and is passionate about creating a sense of belonging for our tamariki. Join a team that celebrates your unique skills and empowers you to make a lasting impact within our local community.
About us:
At Busy Bees Pioneer Highway, we are a team that values connection and a strong sense of place. Joining the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau gives you national support within a local team that really feels like home. Every role is essential to our daily flow, from our kitchen to our spacious backyard where discovery happens every day. We work together across our purpose-built nursery and preschool spaces to foster independence and support the growth of every tamaiti. Whether you are collaborating in our separate indoor areas or engaging in tuakana-teina interactions, you will be part of a supportive and welcoming environment where your unique skills are celebrated.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
A Heart for Children: A warm and approachable nature that makes whānau and tamariki feel truly at home.
A Proactive Spirit: The initiative to get stuck in, look for improvements, and act with integrity in ways that are fair and ethical.
A Gift for Connection: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all age groups and cultures.
Growth Mindset: A budding interest in Te Whāriki and a commitment to your own personal and professional development.
Reliability and Care: A high standard of personal care and hygiene, ensuring our learning environment is always safe and welcoming.
The mahi:
You will be an essential part of the team, making sure every day is full of discovery and meaningful moments for our tamariki. Your focus will be on:
Guiding Learning: Working alongside the teaching team to implement the curriculum and guide the developmental journey of each child.
Nurturing Excellence: Maintaining a high standard of physical care, including hygiene, safety, and healthy meal times.
Fostering Connection: Building strong, positive relationships with whānau and creating a supportive, inclusive atmosphere.
Collaborative Practice: Maintaining effective working relationships with the whole team and helping to eliminate hazards in the environment.
Documenting Progress: Assisting with child profile books and sharing the joy of learning with parents through our online portals.
Why you’ll love it here:
Teacher in Training Programme: We provide a dedicated programme with mentoring and coaching to support you if you are working toward your ECE qualification.
Ongoing Learning: Access regular professional development and stay current with the latest trends and theories in early childhood education.
Holistic Wellbeing: Enjoy monthly wellbeing initiatives, EAP access, and covered costs for your annual flu vax and First Aid certification.
Practical Support: To make your workday easier, we offer discounted childcare fees and staff uniforms.
If you are ready to join a team that values your heart, your skills, and your connection to community, we would love to hear from you
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid work visa.
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.
