ECE Unregistered Teacher | Busy Bees Terrace End

PEG3 Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Staff uniforms

Subsidised childcare

Flu vaccinations

EAP services

National network

Job summary

Busy Bees Aotearoa is seeking a Teacher in Training to join our Terrace End centre in New Zealand. This fixed-term role supports early learning, mentoring, and development opportunities while you gain hands-on experience with tamariki.

You’ll help implement Te Whāriki, provide kind care, and build strong relationships with families. The environment is warm, collaborative, and centred on safety, learning, and celebrating every child's progress.

Qualifications

• Holds a genuine heart for following a child’s lead
• Communicates authentically to build rapport with families and community
• Proactively creates a warm and approachable environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a curriculum based on Te Whāriki.
• Provide high-quality physical care and nurturing for tamariki.
• Foster a supportive atmosphere where diverse lifestyles are respected.
• Build positive relationships with learners, families, and the community.
• Maintain a safe, orderly learning space and care for resources.
• Capture and share children’s progress through profile books and portals

Job description

Join Busy Bees Terrace End, where your passion for early learning will be nurtured and your career growth supported. Our experienced and approachable team creates a positive and collaborative culture where unregistered teachers can gain valuable experience while contributing to meaningful learning experiences for tamariki. In our spacious, purpose-built centre, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills, build strong relationships, and help children become confident, capable, and independent learners. This role is fixed term until end July 2027 - 32 hours per week.

Why Us? | Hei aha mātou?

We offer a dedicated Teacher in Training programme with mentoring and coaching and Staff Uniforms Access supportive leadership, access subsidised childcare and development opportunities We cover the costs of your annual flu vaccinations and offer EAP Services Be part of a wider national network with established systems

The Opportunity | Te Āheinga

Assist to develop and implement a curriculum based on Te Whāriki.

Provide high-quality physical care and nurturing, ensuring our tamariki feel safe, warm, and loved throughout their day.

Foster a supportive and relaxed atmosphere where diverse lifestyles are respected and every child’s holistic needs are met.

Build positive and collaborative relationships with learners, their families, and the wider community.

Maintain a safe and beautiful learning space by caring for resources and eliminating hazards.

Help capture and share children's unique progress through profile books and online portals.

About You | Mōu

Holds a genuine heart for following a child’s lead and a commitment to personal growth. Communicates authentically to build quick rapport with everyone in our community. Shows excellent initiative and a proactive "can-do" spirit to keep our daily flow moving. Honours high ethical standards by acting with real integrity and warmth in every interaction. Proactively creates a warm and approachable environment that makes our whānau feel at home.

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.

Join our whānau

If you’re looking for a new centre to call home, Busy Bees Aotearoa may be the perfect fit for you! Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might be known for being creative, nurturing or task focused… but ultimately, you were attracted to Early Childhood Education because you care deeply for the education of the littlest members of our communities. We understand this because this is what attracted us too. We want to gather people who care deeply about quality and empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our tamariki. We value each member of our team, and know that by supporting you in your journey, you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs. Across the variety of our centres and Support Office we’re looking for passionate, dedicated, and committed people who love what they do. Have a look at our latest opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!