ECE Unregistered Teacher

Busy Bees Terrace End; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher in Training

Uniforms provided

Professional development

Subsidised childcare

Flu vaccinations

EAP services

National organisation

Job summary

Busy Bees Terrace End invites applications for an Unregistered Teacher to join a supportive team dedicated to early childhood education in Palmerston North.

You will help deliver Te Whāriki guided learning, nurture children, and contribute to an inclusive, safe learning environment while building strong relationships with tamariki and whānau. This fixed-term role runs 32 hours per week until July 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of curriculum guided by Te Whāriki.
• Provide nurturing, responsive care for tamariki.
• Foster an inclusive environment where children thrive.
• Build positive relationships with children, whānau, and staff.
• Help maintain a safe, engaging learning space.
• Document and celebrate children's learning and development.

Skills

Passion for early childhood

Relationship building

Communication

Initiative

Job description

Join Busy Bees Terrace End, where your passion for early childhood education will be encouraged, nurtured, and supported. Our spacious, purpose-built centre is home to a welcoming team of experienced kaiako who are committed to helping aspiring teachers grow in confidence and capability. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to creating positive learning experiences for tamariki.

This is a fixed-term role until July 2027, working 32 hours per week.

Why join us?

• Dedicated Teacher in Training programme with mentoring and coaching
• Staff uniforms provided
• Supportive leadership team and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Subsidised childcare
• Annual flu vaccinations and access to EAP services
• Be part of a respected national organisation with established systems and support

About the role

As an Unregistered Teacher, you will:

• Support the delivery of a curriculum guided by Te Whāriki
• Provide nurturing, responsive care that helps tamariki feel safe, secure, and valued
• Foster an inclusive environment where every child can thrive
• Build positive relationships with children, whānau, colleagues, and the wider community
• Help maintain a safe, engaging, and well-resourced learning environment
• Assist with documenting and celebrating children's learning and development

About you

We're looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development
• Builds positive relationships through warm and authentic communication
• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to learning
• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and care
• Creates a welcoming environment where children and whānau feel a strong sense of belonging

Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.