Unqualified Teacher

The Role
We are looking for an experienced Unqualified Early Childhood Teacher, or ECE Teacher in Training, to join our team at Bear Park Epsom. With expansive outdoor areas, great ratios and an experienced team, this a is a great position in a central location. This is a full time position in our Under Twos space. We also have a part time position for 14 hours per week working across all age groups.

With fantastic ratios and 3 hours dedicated planning time per room, per week (during centre hours), we offer you the ability to build intentional and meaningful moments with our children. We have high-quality resources and a warm, engaging and natural space. Our experienced Centre Director is hands-on, working on the floor alongside our teaching teams to support excellent teaching practice and meaningful relationships with teachers and children.

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 build strong connections with our children and their families, 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.
• Experience working in an ECE centre.
• Knowledge of the Reggio Emilia teaching philosophy.
• Compassion and patience.
• A deep love for working with children and all that it brings.

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 teacher
  

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 be a New Zealand Resident or Citizen, or hold a full-time New Zealand Work Visa to be considered for this position.