Qualified Teacher (Planning Cover)

The Role:
Due to parental leave, we are looking for a confident and experienced Qualified ECE Teacher to join our planning cover team at Bear Park Kohimarama from April - October 2026. 

As part of our Planning Cover team you will work across all age groups, supporting our children as the full-time permanent teams each complete 3 hours dedicated planning time. This is a part time position of 22 hours per week, 8 hours on Wednesday and 7 hours on Tuesday and Thursday. 

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 offer below regulation ratios in all of our rooms and value the important role we play in our children's lives.

To be our new teacher you will have:
* The ability to build trusting, engaging and supportive relationships with children and colleagues.
* A strong interest in the Reggio Emilia teaching philosophy.
* Compassion and patience

Why Bear Park:
Bear Park is the premier early learning provider in New Zealand, with over 37 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.

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