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Poipoia te kākano Kia puāwai | Nurture the seed and it will blossom
We’re looking for a registered kaiako to join our teaching team!
About us:
Busy Bees Hardy Street is a unique environment set in a renovated villa where fireplaces keep the team cozy through winter. As part of the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau, you are supported by a national network within a community that values deep, respectful relationships. We believe that with the right surroundings, both tamariki and every member of our team can truly flourish. From our adventurous gardens to our sustainable community links, we offer a purposeful setting for your career. Join a team that celebrates your individual strengths as we nurture every seed to reach its full potential.
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
We welcome both experienced and emerging kaiako who resonate with respectful practice and deep relationships. Apply with your CV and a short cover letter telling us about your teaching philosophy.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ 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.