Unqualified Teacher - Preschool

Bear Park Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent 1:6 ratios

Planning time: 3 hours weekly

Pedagogical team support

Mentoring & professional development

Access to EAP services

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Bear Park Remuera preschool invites a Teacher in Training or experienced unqualified teacher to join our team caring for 3.5-5 year olds. With amazing 1:6 teacher-to-child ratios, you will develop your ECE teaching career in a nurturing, inspiring environment.

You'll enjoy three hours of weekly planning with a supportive Pedagogical Team, mentoring, professional development, and access to EAP services; join a collaborative team where growth is valued.

Qualifications

• Role requires a Teacher in Training or unqualified teacher for 3.5–5 year olds.
• NZ working rights required to be considered.
• Ability to collaborate with a supportive pedagogical team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging preschool activities with a nurturing approach.
• Participate in weekly 3 hours of planning time with peers.
• Support children’s curiosity, independence and love of learning.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment inspired by Reggio Emilia.

Skills

Team collaboration

Growth mindset

Creativity

Job description

The Role:
We’re looking for a Teacher in Training or experienced unqualified teacher to join our wonderful Bear Park Remuera preschool team working with our 3.5-5 year old children. With amazing1:6 teacher-to-child ratios, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your ECE teaching career in a nurturing, inspiring environment, surrounded by an experienced and supportive team.

Our preschool programme is designed to inspire curiosity, independence and a love of learning as children take their steps towards school. Our resource rich environment, beautiful natural spaces and thoughtfully curated provocations, provides the perfect setting for children to investigate, create and build confidence alongside their peers.

Our outstanding ratios give teachers the time to slow down, connect and engage in meaningful interactions with each child. You’ll also have three hours of dedicated group planning time every week, giving you the opportunity to reflect, collaborate and intentionally plan for children's learning. Inspired by Reggio Emilia, our teachers are passionate about nurturing wonder, creativity, imagination and investigation. We value children's ideas, theories and perspectives, and work alongside them as they explore and make sense of their world.

As our new preschool teacher you will be creative and collaborative with a growth mindset. You will bring fun, energy and joy to the classroom whilst being responsive, thoughtful and kind in all of your interactions with our children.

Why Bear Park?
With over 39 years of experience, Bear Park is a leading New Zealand early learning provider, proudly owned and operated by qualified teachers.

We offer our kaiako:

• Excellent 1:6 teacher-to-child ratios
• 3 hours of dedicated group planning every week
• Strong individual support from our experienced Pedagogical Team
• Incredible mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Access to EAP services
• A collaborative team environment where your growth is genuinely valued

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