Qualified Teacher (Toddlers)
The Role:
Located off Constellation Drive, Bear Park Mairangi Bay is a warm, welcoming and creative centre licensed for up to 83 children. We are proud of our bi-cultural heritage and strive to create an environment that is challenging, inclusive, supportive and encouraging.
We are looking for a Qualified Teacher to join our team in a full-time position working with our 2–3.5-year-old children. You'll work as part of a team of four teachers, with a maximum of 22 children and a maximum ratio of 1:6. We offer a resource-rich learning environment, wonderful ratios and a supportive, dedicated team.
Our new kaiako will be kind, engaged and bring a growth mindset to their teaching. An aspiration towards leadership would be ideal, as we are committed to continually developing our teachers and creating innovative, passionate leaders.
You will be an effective communicator who prioritises children's needs through responsive, respectful and genuine interactions. Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys building strong relationships with children, whānau and colleagues and is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences.
Our Environment:
At Bear Park Mairangi Bay, the Reggio Emilia philosophy flows throughout our centre, with an abundance of natural resources and thoughtfully designed learning environments that inspire curiosity and exploration.
We also have a generous outdoor environment that provides endless opportunities for child-led learning, exploration and adventurous play. Our riverbed, moveable outdoor climbing equipment, rocking bridge and large sandpits encourage children to take risks, test their ideas and develop a deep appreciation for the richness and possibilities of the natural environment.
Why Bear Park?
Bear Park is the premier early learning provider in New Zealand, with over 39 years of experience. Founded, owned and operated by teachers, we offer a wide range of unique benefits for our kaiako.
- Wonderful teacher-to-child ratios
- Three hours of dedicated group planning time every week
- A Centre Director who spends a significant amount of time on the floor working alongside the team
- Strong individual support from our experienced Pedagogical Leaders
- Large, engaging learning environments with high-quality resources
- Endless professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to develop your leadership skills and progress your career
What Next?
At Bear Park, we are Inspiring 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.
Join Bear Park Mairangi Bay and be part of a team making a difference every day.
Candidates must be a New Zealand Resident or Citizen, or hold a valid New Zealand work visa that permits full-time employment, to be considered for this position.
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