Registered Teacher | Busy Bees Silverdale

JobSpace; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay parity

Staff uniforms provided

Subsidised childcare

Vaccinations and First Aid training

Job summary

Busy Bees Silverdale is seeking a part-time Registered ECE Teacher to join our rural-hills setting on East Coast Road. This 16-hours-per-week role requires NZ registration and a passion for outdoor-inspired learning. You will plan with Te Whāriki, document progress, and foster a welcoming, equitable classroom.

We offer full pay parity, staff uniforms, subsidised childcare, leadership support, and opportunities for professional development, including flu vaccinations and First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Must have NZ registration as an ECE or Primary teacher.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, fair, ethical approach to teaching.
• Passion for NZ curriculum and sharing creative ideas.
• Comfort with using digital tools to document learning and stay connected with families.

Responsibilities

• Plan and guide learning using Te Whāriki.
• Document and share high-quality assessments of children's progress.
• Create an inclusive, belonging-focused environment.
• Collaborate with the team to build positive relationships.
• Maintain a safe, engaging learning environment for children.

Skills

Warm communication

Relationship building

Digital documentation

NZ curriculum knowledge

Education

NZ ECE or Primary teaching qualification

Tools

Digital documentation tools

Job description

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Registered Teacher | Busy Bees Silverdale

At Busy Bees Silverdale, we are tucked away on the rural hills of Silverdale, conveniently located on East Coast Road and near the Silverdale shops and Hibiscus Coast Bus Station. Our country-inspired setting provides large natural and open spaces, an ideal location for teachers who love the outdoors.

This is a part-time role (16 hours a week) for a Registered ECE Teacher.

Why Us?

• You'll be part of a supportive community that values curiosity, exploration, and hands-on learning
• We offer full Pay Parity and 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

• Draw on Te Whāriki to plan and guide the educational journey of each child.
• Celebrate the magic of learning by capturing and sharing high-quality assessments so every child's progress can be celebrated.
• Create a supportive, equitable atmosphere where a sense of belonging is prioritised.
• Work collaboratively to build positive relationships across the team.
• Maintain a safe, beautiful environment where child wellbeing is the priority.

About You

• A recognised New Zealand ECE or Primary teaching qualification with current NZ registration.
• Warm communication style and the ability to build strong relationships.
• Proactive spirit and the integrity to act in ways that are fair and ethical.
• Passion for the NZ national curriculum and a drive to share fresh, creative ideas.
• Confidence using digital tools to document learning and stay connected with families.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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.