ECE Unregistered Teacher | Busy Bees Forest Lake

Busybees; Hamilton; Hybrid; NZD 32,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff uniforms

Subsidised childcare

Professional development opportunities

flu vaccinations covered

First Aid certification support

Job summary

Busy Bees Forest Lake in Hamilton is seeking an ECE Unregistered Teacher to join our warm, renovated centre. This fixed-term, part-time role offers 30 hours per week until December 2026, with an emphasis on nurturing tamariki through play, exploration, and relationships with whānau.

You’ll bring an approachable manner, strong communication, and a can-do spirit to support daily routines, celebrate curiosity, and grow your professional practice within a supportive Busy Bees network in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Experience in an ECE environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, nurturing care for tamariki.
• Build strong relationships with learners and whānau.
• Support daily routines and learning through play and exploration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Initiative

Team player

Job description

ECE Unregistered Teacher | Busy Bees Forest Lake

House of Wonder Forest Lake by Busy Bees

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 youre 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.