Qualified Teacher (Preschool)

Bear Park Limited; Henderson-Massey; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bear Park Henderson in New Zealand is seeking a qualified, registered teacher to join our preschool team. You will work with our tamariki in a modern, inviting setting that supports creativity and inquiry-based learning guided by Te Whāriki and Reggio Emilia philosophy.

As part of a supportive team, you will collaborate with the Centre Director and Pedagogical Mentor, enjoy strong leadership, and have opportunities for professional growth. Applicants must hold NZ working rights to be considered.

Qualifications

• Must hold New Zealand working rights.
• Experience with preschoolers and collaborative teaching.
• Familiarity with Reggio Emilia or child-led approaches is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support preschoolers in Bear Park Henderson using a child-centered approach.
• Collaborate with Centre Director and Pedagogical Mentor to plan and reflect.
• Contribute to a high-quality learning environment aligned with Te Whāriki and Reggio Emilia principles.

Skills

Early childhood teaching

Professional collaboration

Education

Qualified, registered teacher (NZ)

Job description

The Role:

We are looking for a qualified, registered teacher to join us working with our preschoolers at Bear Park Henderson.

Located in a modern, user-friendly building – with five dedicated classrooms catering for all ages and stages of our tamariki – Bear Park Henderson offers the community the chance to be part of something special. We believe all children are unique individuals and our role as educators is to support and provide them with the tools for their learning journey throughout life.

With ratios of 1:7, we provide a supportive, tailored environment for children and teachers alike. We provide 3 hours dedicated programme planning per week for each of our teaching teams and are widely known as a place where teachers and students can embrace individual learning opportunities, show their creativity and be guaranteed regular support from both our Centre Directors and greatly experienced pedagogical team.

We aim to encourage within our children a sense of respect for ourselves, others, and our environment. We believe strongly in the role the environment plays as the third teacher and so incorporate it actively into our resources and learning experiences in line with the Reggio Emilia philosophy.

Working alongside a passionate teaching team, a Centre Director, and a Pedagogical Mentor, you will have ample opportunity to extend your own professional knowledge and practice within a strongly Reggio inspired setting.

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:

• Strong individual support from our experienced Pedagogical Leaders
• Large learning environments with high-quality resources and generous ratios
• Accessible leaders
• Ongoing career opportunities
• Full Pay Parity

At Bear Park we strive to be innovative and support our children to develop their working theories through an inquiry based learning approach. Our teaching philosophy is based on Te Whaariki; as well as the influence of Reggio Emilia.

What Next?

At Bear Park we are Inspiring Lifelong Learners. Our philosophy is proven, our vision is inspired and our children are changing the world. Join us today and be part of the change.

Applicants must hold New Zealand working rights to be considered for this position.