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Part time
Whitby
Posted 5 days ago
We are looking for a passionate registered teacher to support our vibrant centre in a fixed term role, running from May 2026 through to June 2027 – 24 hours a week.
About us:
At Busy Bees Whitby, we see every child as a unique taonga and take pride in the spacious, natural environment we have created for our community. Joining the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau offers you the professional stability of a national network within a local team that truly prioritises emotional wellbeing. Every role is vital here, from our cook preparing Healthy Heart awarded meals to our kaiako facilitating discovery in our expansive outdoor areas. We work together to support individual learning journeys through stage-based transitions and regular community excursions. Join a supportive team where your unique skills are celebrated and whanaungatanga is at the heart of our mahi.
The mahi:
Guiding Learning Journeys: Using Te Whāriki as your base to plan and guide the educational and developmental journey of each child.
Documenting the Magic: Capturing and sharing high-quality assessments, ensuring each child's unique progress is celebrated with their families.
Fostering Connection: Creating a supportive and equitable atmosphere where relationships and a sense of belonging are prioritised.
Collaborative Practice: Building effective, positive relationships with the whole team and providing a warm, guiding hand for students and support staff.
Nurturing Excellence: Maintaining a safe environment where the physical care and safety of all tamariki are held to the highest standard.
About You:
You hold a recognised ECE or Primary teaching qualification and current New Zealand teacher registration.
A warm communication style and the ability to build strong relationships.
You bring a proactive spirit and the integrity to act in ways that are fair and ethical.
A deep passion for Te Whāriki guides your daily practice and inspires fresh ideas.
You are confident using digital tools to document learning and keep our community connected.
Why you’ll love it here:
Full Pay Parity
Supportive induction, mentoring and relevant PLD
Staff wellbeing support and access to EAP
Discounted childcare
First Aid certification and annual flu vaccination
Uniform provided
Clear growth pathways within Busy Bees Aotearoa
If you are an experienced or emerging kaiako ready to embrace our warm Whitby community, please apply with your CV and a short cover letter.
Applicants must hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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.
