ECE Registered Teacher | Busy Bees Hardy Street

Busy Bees Aotearoa; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay parity

Staff uniforms provided

Supportive leadership

Subsidised childcare and development

Annual flu vaccinations covered

First Aid certification costs covered

National network access

Job summary

Busy Bees Aotearoa on Hardy Street in Dunedin is seeking a part-time early learning teacher to join a warm, renovated villa setting with a close-knit team and strong wellbeing focus. You will guide each child’s learning journey, document progress, and collaborate for positive relationships across the team.

The role supports a 30-hour week with opportunities for growth within a national network; candidates must be NZ registered and hold NZ qualifications in early childhood education or primary

Qualifications

• NZ ECE or Primary teaching qualification with NZ registration.
• Warm communication style and ability to build strong relationships.
• Proactive spirit and integrity to act ethically.
• Passion for the NZ national curriculum with creative ideas.
• Confidence using digital tools to document learning and stay connected with families.

Responsibilities

• Draw on Te Whāriki to guide the educational journey of each child.
• Capture and share high-quality assessments to celebrate every child’s progress.
• Create a supportive, equitable atmosphere prioritising a sense of belonging.
• Work collaboratively to build positive relationships across the team.
• Maintain a safe, beautiful environment where child wellbeing is the priority.

Education

NZ ECE or Primary teaching qualification with NZ registration

Tools

Digital tools

Job description

At Busy Bees Hardy Street, you’ll enjoy teaching in a truly unique setting where a beautifully renovated villa, cosy fireplaces, and adventurous outdoor spaces create a welcoming environment for both children and teachers. As part of the Busy Bees Aotearoa whūō, you’ll have the support of a national network while being surrounded by a close-knit team that values meaningful relationships, collaboration, and wellbeing.

If you’re looking for a place where your strengths are recognised, your growth is supported, and every day brings opportunities to inspire young learners, we’d love to hear from you.

This role is 30 hours per week.

Why Us? | Hei ahamăū?

• We offer full Pay Parity and Staff Uniforms are provided
• Access supportive leadership,accesssubsidisedchildcare and development opportunities
• We cover the costs of your annual flu vaccinations and First Aid certification.
• Be part of a wider national network with established systems

The Opportunity | TeĀheinga

• Draw on Te WhĀrikitoplan and guide the educational journey of each child.
• Celebrate the magic of learning by capturing and sharing high-quality assessments so every child’sprogress can be celebrated.
• Create a supportive,equitableatmosphere where a sense of belonging isprioritised.
• Work collaboratively to build positive relationships across the team.
• Maintain a safe, beautiful environment where child wellbeing is the priority.

About You |MōŪu

• A recognised New ZealandECE or Primary teaching qualification with current NZ registration.
• Warm communication style and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Proactive spirit and the integrity to act in ways that are fair and ethical.
• Passion for the NZ national curriculum and a drive to share fresh, creative ideas.
• Confidence using digital tools to document learning and stay connected with families.

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

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.