Registered Ece Teacher | Busy Bees Waitara

OverviewAre you looking for a vibrant centre full of aroha and everyday magic?

We're welcoming a registered kaiako to our supportive team.

If you love watching curiosity spark and grow, you'll feel right at home here.Poipoia te kakano kia puawaiNurture the seed and it will blossom.Busy Bees Waitara is a mixed-age space for tamariki 2 years to school age.

We lean into tuakana–teina relationships, where younger children learn alongside older, more confident peers.

Our programme is play-based and unrushed so tamariki have time and space to explore, test ideas, and make sense of the world.

As a whanau, we walk beside each child, inviting them to help shape the day.

Tamariki contribute to the curriculum, choose set-ups, share ideas, and co-create an environment that's curious, challenging, and alive with discovery.Growing young minds here looks like wonder and hands-on learning : nature walks, water and messy play, science tinkering, art, construction, baking and cooking, a bike track with bikes for different ages, a huge sandpit, and climbing galore.

We nurture literacy, numeracy, emotional development, confidence, and social skills through real experiences, gentle guidance, and strong relationships.You BringEnergy and enthusiasm in spadesStrength in planning, curriculum, and reflective practiceA warm, relational style with staff and parents / whanauAn ECE or Primary teaching qualification and NZ ECE teacher registrationA nurturing presence and excellent communicationAs part of the Busy Bees team, you can look forward to receiving : Full Pay ParityDiscounted childcareFirst aid certification, annual flu vaccines, and uniformsFull reimbursement for Teacher Registration costsA generous PLD budget you can direct toward your own learningThoughtful induction, mentoring, coaching, and clear pathways for growthIf growing young minds inside a real community sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a cover letter telling us about your teaching philosophy and availability.Please note : Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.We are an Accredited EmployerApply now for this role or get more information by contacting Jo Goldsmith.

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