Job Description

Do you love watching tamariki turn questions into confidence and curiosity into courage?
Busy Bees Brooklyn is looking for a registered kaiako to join our teamon a Fixed Term basis until February 2027.

About us

Tangata ako ana e te kāenga, te tūranga ki te marae, tau ana.
At Busy Bees Brooklyn, we believe that people nurtured in the community contribute strongly to society. Just as the local turbines transformbreezeinto power, our team supports tamariki to transform curiosity into knowledge. Being part of the Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau provides our staff with the professional stability and growth pathways of a national network, all within a centre grounded in aroha. Our values of Manaakitanga and Kaitiakitanga are the spine of our practice, from our Kākano nursery to our Kōhuri preschool. This commitment to holistic wellbeing, reflected in our Nourishprogrammeand comprehensive staff EAP support, fosters a workplace of excellence where passionate kaiako can truly make a positive impact.

About you

You hold NZ teacher registration in ECE or Primary and bring warm energy, clearcommunicationand a reflective mindset. You value bicultural, inclusive practice and help tamariki feel confident in their own language, culture and identity whilebeing acceptingofothers. You build strong relationships with whānau and colleagues and enjoy working in partnership around children’s interests,goalsand holistic development. Planning,assessmentand review are part of your practice, not just a compliance task.

Whyyou’lllove it here

• Full Pay Parity
• Discounted childcare
• First aid certification, annual fluvaccinesand staff uniforms
• Generous PLD budget where you can choose PLD for your own learning
• Comprehensive induction, mentoring and coaching
• Ongoing opportunities for career growth

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your heart and your craft to a centre where values are lived every day. Apply now with your CV and cover letter.

Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

We are an Accredited Employer.

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.