Unqualified Teachers - Central Auckland

The Role:
We are looking for ECE Teachers in Training, or experienced Unqualified Early Childhood Teachers, to join our Bear Park team. With expansive outdoor areas, great ratios and experienced teams, these are great opportunities to expand your teaching skillset in a supportive and progressive environment.

With roles across all age groups we have several opportunities available for engaged and creative teachers committed to a career in ECE.


At Bear Park you'll work within a welcoming, supportive and respectful team who are committed to offering a calm and nurturing learning environment. With fabulous resources within a natural and engaging environment, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Our amazing ratios allow our teachers time to engage in meaningful and engaging interactions with each of our children alongside our 3 hours of dedicated group planning per week.


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 teachers.

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.

Applicants for this position must be in New Zealand and have legal entitlement to work on a full time basis.