Qualified Teacher (Mairangi Bay)

The Role:
Located off Constellation Drive, Bear Park Mairangi Bay is a warm, welcoming and creative centre licensed for up to 83 children. We are proud of our bi-cultural heritage and strive to create an environment that is challenging, inclusive, supportive and encouraging.

We are looking for a Qualified Teacher to join us in a full time capacity working with our 1-2 year olds. This is a fabulous opportunity to grow your teaching skillset alongside an experienced and committed team, whilst being surrounded by a natural, resource-rich environment. With amazing ratios and three hours dedicated planning time per room each week, we allow time for intentional planning and teaching.

At Bear Park Mairangi Bay, our long-standing team is passionate and committed to delivering individualised and creative education to each of the children in our care. Our teaching spaces are split between four large rooms, with a generous outdoor environment that serves as a fresh air extension for child-led learning and play.

In our outdoor area, children encounter meandering pathways, lush grass and native trees. Our river bed, moveable outdoor climbing equipment, rocking bridge and large sandpits encourage adventurous play, helping young minds to appreciate the richness and infinite possibilities that the natural environment has to offer.

Why Bear Park?
Bear Park is the premier early learning provider in New Zealand, with over 39 years of experience. Founded, owned and operated by teachers, we offer a wide range of unique benefits for our kaiako.

• Three hours dedicated group planning time per week


• Full pay parity


• Centre Director who spends lot of her time on the floor working alongside the team


• Strong individual support from our experienced Pedagogical Leaders


• Large learning environments with high-quality resources and generous ratios


• Endless professional development opportunities


• Ongoing career opportunities across our Auckland centres


• Wonderful ratios

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.