Unqualified Planning Cover

Bear Park; Auckland; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Bear Park Kohimarama in Auckland is seeking an experienced Unqualified Early Childhood Teacher for a part-time role of 14 hours per week. You will support permanent teams during planning time across all age groups, with a philosophy inspired by Reggio Emilia.

Ideal candidates are pursuing ECE teacher education and possess strong relational skills, compassion and patience. A NZ Work Visa allowing full-time employment with Bear Park is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to build trusting, engaging and supportive relationships with children and colleagues.
• Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia teaching philosophy.
• Compassion and patience.
• NZ Work Visa allowing full-time employment with Bear Park.

Skills

Relationship building

Reggio Emilia knowledge

Compassion

Education

Pursuing ECE teacher education

Job description

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The Role
We are looking for an experienced Unqualified Early Childhood Teacher to join our Planning Cover team at Bear Park Kohimarama.

As part of this close-knit team, you will work across all age groups, supporting our children as the permanent teams complete dedicated planning time. This is a part time position of 14 hours per week, and is ideal for those pursuing ECE teacher education.

With inspiration from Reggio Emilia, our teachers have a passion for inspiring wonder, creativity, imagination and investigation, fostering children's hundred languages and unravelling their theories alongside them. We offer below regulation ratios in all of our rooms and value the important role we play in our children's lives.

To be our new teacher you will have:

• Ability to build trusting, engaging and supportive relationships with children and colleagues
• Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia teaching philosophy
• Compassion and patience

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:

• Large learning environments with high-quality resources and generous ratios
• Accessible leaders
• Experienced and supportive teachers
  

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.

Candidates for this position must have a New Zealand Work Visa allowing full time employment with Bear Park.