Are you looking for a vibrant centre full of aroha and positivity? Do you have a knack for turning everyday activities into exciting learning opportunities?

We are now on the lookout for a Registered Teacher to join our team and inspire our tamariki! As a kaiako with us, you will have the incredible opportunity to inspire and empower our tamariki, enriching their learning experiences and fostering their growth.

This is a full time fixed term role from February 2025 – July 2025.

About us:

Our tamariki and whānau feel a sense of belonging at Busy Bees Greytown, and we welcome new families in, to feel right at home too in our home-style villa. Our teachers live locally, which supports our strong sense of community and comfortable and welcoming environment. Our centre provides nurturing and stimulating environments for young children with its separate nursery and preschool rooms, with a specific infants centre and playground where children are supported to foster trust, develop relationships and explore their world in a safe space with dedicated teachers.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Huge reserves of enthusiasm and energy
• Competency in planning, curriculum and regular and emergent reviews
• A personality that builds and develops strong relationships with staff and parents/whānau
• An ECE or Primary teacher qualification and registration as an ECE teacher in New Zealand
• A nurturing, caring disposition, and passion for supporting young children to thrive
• The ability to build and maintain responsive relationships with children and their whānau
• Excellent communication skills

As part of the Busy Bees team, you can look forward to receiving:

• Full Pay Parity!
• Discounted childcare
• First aid certification, annual flu vaccines and staff uniforms
• Full reimbursement for Teacher Registration costs
• A generous PLD budget where you can choose PLD for your own learning
• Comprehensive induction, mentoring and coaching and ongoing opportunities for career growth and personal and professional development

This is a fantastic opportunity to help grow our future generation. We would love to hear from you so do not hesitate, apply now send by sending through your CV and cover letter today!

Please note: Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

We are an Accredited Employer

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.