ECE Teacher-in-Training | Busy Bees Aoraki

Busy Bees Aoraki Early Education Centre

At Busy Bees Aoraki Early Education Centre in Timaru, you'll join a passionate, supportive team where tamariki come first. As a Teacher-in-Training, you'll learn alongside experienced teachers who value professional growth, share ideas, and are committed to best practice and creating the best learning experiences for tamariki. This is a part-time role: 30 hours a week.

Why Us? | Hei aha matou?

• We offer full pay parity and staff uniforms are provided.
• Extensive professional development and Teacher-in-Training support.
• Access supportive leadership, access subsidised childcare and development opportunities.
• We cover the costs of your annual flu vaccinations and First Aid certification.
• Be part of a wider national network with established systems.

The Opportunity | Te Aheinga

Grow your career in a supportive community that values curiosity, exploration, and hands-on learning.

• Bring the curriculum to life through daily experimentation, play, and innovation.
• Provide high-quality, nurturing care so that our tamariki feel safe, warm, and loved.
• Create a relaxed, supportive atmosphere, where every child's holistic needs are met.
• Build strong, positive relationships with our learners and their whanau.
• Capture the magic of each child's journey, to share with their families.

About You | Mou

Previous experience in an ECE environment is an advantage, but we'll also consider candidates who demonstrate:

• A passion for teaching tamariki and building a career in ECE.
• An approachable nature that makes our whanau and tamariki feel truly at home.
• Plenty of initiative and a proactive "can-do" spirit to keep our daily flow moving.
• Great communication skills to build quick rapport with everyone in our community.
• A heart for following a child's lead and a genuine drive to grow your own skills.
• Integrity in every interaction with our team and families.

How to Apply | Me pehea e tono ai

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why this opportunity excites you. Applicants must hold NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Why Work for Busy Bees?

If you're passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn't do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.