ECE Unregistered Teacher | Busy Bees Forest Lake

Busy Bees Aotearoa; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Uniforms provided

Access supportive leadership

Subsidised childcare

Annual flu vaccinations

First Aid certification

Job summary

Busy Bees Aotearoa in Hamilton is seeking a dedicated early childhood educator for a fixed-term, part-time role of 30 hours per week through December 2026. You will contribute to a warm, exploratory learning environment guided by Reggio Emilia-inspired practices, nurturing tamariki and whānau.

We value initiative, strong communication, a child-led approach, and reliability. Prior ECE experience is an advantage; applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be ready to join a

Qualifications

• Approachable nature that makes whānau and tamariki feel at home.
• Plenty of initiative and a proactive spirit to keep daily flow moving.
• Great communication skills to build quick rapport with our community.
• Heart for following a child’s lead and growing your own skills.
• Integrity in every interaction with our team and families.

Responsibilities

• Grow your career in a supportive community that values curiosity, exploration, and hands-on learning.
• Bring the curriculum to life through daily experimentation, play, and innovation.
• Provide high-quality, nurturing care so that tamariki feel safe, warm, and loved.
• Create a relaxed, supportive atmosphere where every child’s holistic needs are met.
• Build strong, positive relationships with learners and their whānau.
• Capture the magic of each child’s journey to share with their families.

Skills

Approachable demeanor

Proactive initiative

Strong communication

Child-led approach

Integrity in interactions

Job description

Nestled at the top of the hill with stunning views across Hamilton, our beautifully renovated centre offers an inspiring environment where children and teachers thrive. Our warm, natural learning spaces reflect our commitment to creativity, exploration, and meaningful learning. Guided by the principles of Reggio Emilia, we value strong relationships, a sense of belonging, and genuine partnerships with whānau.

Join a passionate team that is dedicated to nurturing curiosity, fostering community, and making a lasting difference in the lives of tamariki every day.

This role is fixed term part time, 30 hours per week until December 2026.

Why Us? | Hei aha matou?

• Staff Uniforms are provided

• Access supportive leadership, access subsidised childcare 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 | Te Aheinga

• Grow your career in a supportive community that values curiosity, exploration, and hands-on learning.

• Bring the curriculum to life through daily experimentation, play, and innovation.

• Provide high-quality, nurturing care so that our tamariki feel safe, warm, and loved.

• Create a relaxed, supportive atmosphere, where every child’s holistic needs are met.

• Build strong, positive relationships with our learners and their whanau.

• Capture the magic of each child’s journey, to share with their families.

About You | Mou

Previous experience in an ECE environment is an advantage, but we’ll also consider candidates who demonstrate:

• An approachable nature that makes our whanau and tamariki feel truly at home.

• Plenty of initiative and a proactive “can-do” spirit to keep our daily flow moving.

• Great communication skills to build quick rapport with everyone in our community.

• A heart for following a child’s lead and a genuine drive to grow your own skills.

• Integrity in every interaction with our team and 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.