Qualified Teacher

Bear Park Early Childhood Centre; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Pay Parity

Strong Pedagogical Support

Professional Development with overseas

Accessible leaders

Experienced and supportive team

Job summary

Bear Park Early Childhood Centre – Auckland, North Island is seeking a qualified and registered teacher to cover parental leave from September 2026 to March 2027. You will join our fabulous preschool team and contribute to high-quality early learning experiences.

We embrace the Reggio Emilia philosophy, fostering open-ended environments and collaborative planning. NZ residency or a valid work visa is required to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified and registered teacher in New Zealand.
• Experience in early childhood education settings.
• Ability to engage with diverse families and whānau.

Responsibilities

• Cover parental leave from September 2026 to March 2027.
• Plan and participate in weekly planning meetings with the team.
• Support engaging provocations using natural resources in line with Reggio Emilia philosophy.

Skills

Engagement with children

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Certificated teacher (NZ)

Job description

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Bear Park Early Childhood Centre – Auckland, North Island

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

Bear Park Epsom, affectionately known by teachers and families as ‘Patey Street’, is housed in a grand homestead standing proud on a lovely hill, surrounded by more than 2000 square metres of land.

We are looking for a qualified and registered teacher to join our fabulous preschool team to cover the parental leave of a permanent teacher from September 2026 – March 2027.

At Bear Park we work hard to ensure our centre, and room teams, are diverse, collaborative and communicative. Out incredible ratios and open-ended environments allow teachers time to partake in small group work driving rich engagement with children. We welcome feedback and conversation, which flows freely during our weekly 3 hour planning meetings.

You will have a passion for the Reggio Emilia philosophy and supporting engaging provocations with our natural resources.

Why Bear Park?

Bear Park is the premier early learning provider in New Zealand, with over 39 years of industry experience.

We are proud to be owned and operated by qualified teachers and offer a wide range of opportunities for our kaiako:

• Full Pay Parity
• Strong individual support from our highly experienced Pedagogical Team
• In-depth Professional Development with the opportunity for overseas travel
• Accessible leaders
• Experienced and supportive team

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.

Candidates must be aNew Zealand resident or citizen, or hold a valid New Zealand work visa that permits full-time employment, to be considered for this position.

Bear Park Early Childhood CentreNZ

Physical address:
7 Patey Street, Auckland