Qualified Teacher

Bear Park Mt Eden; Auckland; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Bear Park Mt Eden in Auckland is seeking a qualified teacher to join as planning cover for 14 hours per week. The role supports multiple age groups with dedicated planning time and collaboration with room teams to craft enriching learning opportunities.

The centre follows a Reggio Emilia philosophy and values strong relationships with children and families, offering a friendly, community-oriented environment in Mt Eden.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with NZ teaching registration.
• Experience in early learning or kōhanga reo preferred.
• Ability to provide planning cover across age groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide 14 hours per week of planning cover for Bear Park Mt Eden.
• Collaborate with room teams to develop enriching, individualized learning opportunities.
• Support teaching staff with cross-age group planning and documentation.

Skills

Qualified teacher

Early childhood

Planning

Team collaboration

Education

Certificated teacher

Job description

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Bear Park Mt Eden – Auckland, North Island

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

The role

At the end of a cul-de-sac, in the leafy suburb of Mt Eden, lives our Bear Park Mt Eden centre. While on the fringe of inner-city Auckland, our centre has a relaxed neighbourhood vibe, with ample outdoor space and birdsong trickling down from the tall Pūriri trees.

We are currently looking for a qualified teacher to join us in a part-time Planning Cover position for 14 hours per week.

At Bear Park we offer each of our room teams 3 hours dedicated group planning per week. Our Planning Cover team work across all age groups allowing each team time to plan enriching, individualised learning opportunities for our children.

Bear Park Mt Eden proudly holds a deep sense of connection with its children, their families and the wider surrounding community and follows a strong Reggio Emilia philosophy.

Why Bear Park?

Bear Park is the premier early learning provider in New Zealand, with over 39 years of experience. Founded, owned and operated by teachers, we offer a wide range of unique benefits for our kaiako.

• Wonderful teacher-to-child ratios.
• A Centre Director who spends a significant amount of time on the floor working alongside the team.
• Strong individual support from our experienced Pedagogical Leaders.
• Large, engaging learning environments with high-quality resources.
• Endless professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to progress your career.

What next?

At Bear Park, we areInspiring Lifelong Learners.

Our philosophy is grounded in relationships, curiosity and a genuine belief in the potential of every child. If you're passionate about early childhood education and want to work alongside a team that values great teaching, continuous learning and strong relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Bear Park Mt Eden and be part of a team making a difference every day.

Candidates must be aNew Zealand Resident or Citizen, or hold a valid New Zealand work visa to be considered for this position.

Physical address:

32 Akiraho Street, Auckland

Bear Park Mt EdenNZ