ECE Unregistered Teacher

Busy Bees Hardy Street; Nelson; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff uniforms provided

Subsidised childcare

Ongoing learning and development

Access to EAP services

Support of national network

Job summary

Busy Bees Hardy Street is seeking a Teacher in Training for a 30-hour-per-week role in Nelson. You’ll work in a renovated villa with a welcoming atmosphere and be supported by a national network focused on wellbeing and development.

You will deliver a Te Whāriki-guided curriculum, provide nurturing care, and build strong relationships with children, whānau, and the wider community, while maintaining safe, engaging learning spaces.

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood education.
• Interest in Te Whāriki curriculum.
• Ability to build warm relationships with tamariki and whānau.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of a curriculum guided by Te Whāriki.
• Provide nurturing care that helps tamariki feel safe and valued.
• Build positive relationships with children, whānau and the community.
• Contribute to a respectful, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Maintain safe, well-presented learning spaces.
• Document and celebrate children's learning and development.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Initiative

Job description

At Busy Bees Hardy Street, you'll enjoy teaching in a unique and welcoming environment. Set in a beautifully renovated villa with cosy fireplaces and adventurous outdoor spaces, our centre offers a warm, inspiring place to learn and grow. As part of the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau, you'll be supported by a close-knit team and connected to a wider national network that values collaboration, wellbeing, and professional development.

This role is 30 hours per week.

• Dedicated Teacher in Training programme with mentoring and coaching.
• Staff uniforms provided.
• Subsidised childcare.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Access to EAP services.
• Support of an established national network.

The opportunity

As a Teacher in Training, you will:

• support the delivery of a curriculum guided by Te Whāriki
• provide nurturing care that helps tamariki feel safe, valued, and supported
• build positive relationships with children, whānau, and the wider community
• contribute to a respectful, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• maintain safe, well-presented learning spaces
• document and celebrate children's learning and development.

About you

You will:

• Be passionate about early childhood education and following children's interests
• Communicate confidently and build strong relationships
• Show initiative and a positive, can-do attitude
• Demonstrate warmth, integrity, and professionalism
• Create a welcoming environment where every whānau feels they belong

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.