Qualified Teacher (Planning Cover)

The Role
At the end of a cul-de-sac, in the leafy suburb of Mt Eden, lives our Bear Park Mt Eden centre. While on the fringe of inner-city Auckland, our centre has a relaxed neighbourhood vibe, with ample outdoor space and birdsong trickling down from the tall Pūriri trees.

We are currently looking for a Qualified Teacher to join us in a part-time (14 hours) Planning Cover position. At Bear Park we offer each of our room teams 3 hours dedicated group planning per week. Our Planning Cover team work across all age groups allowing each team time to plan enriching, individualised learning opportunities for our children. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to work 2 days per week, 9am - 4.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday, across all age groups in the centre. 

Bear Park Mt Eden proudly holds a deep sense of connection with its children, their families and the wider surrounding community and follows a strong Reggio Emilia philosophy.  

Why Bear Park?
Bear Park is the premier early learning provider in New Zealand, with over 37 years of experience. Founded, owned and operated by teachers, we offer a wide range of unique benefits for our kaiako.

• Individual support from our experienced Pedagogical Leaders


• Full pay parity, paid day off for your birthday!


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


• Endless professional development opportunities including overseas travel


• 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.