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• Join us to nurture curiosity, build strong relationships, and create meaningful learning experiences that set our tamariki up for lifelong success. We are on the lookout for a passionate, Registered Kaiako to join our warm, community-minded team at Busy Bees Taupō. This is a space where every kaiako is supported to lead with heart, and every day is an opportunity to make a lasting impact. About us: At Busy Bees Taupō, we pride ourselves on being a heart-centered professional environment where partnership with whānau is our anchor. You will join a collaborative team that values play and uses beautiful, intentional provocations to spark critical thinking. Our centre features specialized nursery and preschool rooms, but we truly value our tuakana-teina interactions, where you’ll facilitate wonderful teaching moments across different ages. We are a centre that deeply embraces biculturalism and inclusion - celebrating everything from Matariki and kapa haka evenings to Chinese New Year and Diwali - ensuring every culture is seen and valued. As part of the wider Busy Bees Aotearoa whānau, you’ll be backed by a national network that empowers you to learn, lead, and thrive in your professional craft. About you: You’re an energetic, caring kaiako with NZ teacher registration (ECE or Primary) and a strong grasp of Te Whāriki. You plan, assess, and review confidently (e.g. learning stories/Storypark), creating engaging, play-based environments and provocations that spark curiosity. Warm, clear communication helps you build responsive relationships with tamariki, whānau, and your team, and you keep supervision and safety tight. You value bicultural practice, weave simple te reo Māori into everyday moments, and champion inclusion. Reflective and growth-minded, you use evidence to lift outcomes; strengths in behaviour guidance, additional needs, or mentoring are a bonus. Why you’ll love working here: Full Pay Parity Monthly staff wellbeing budget + access to EAP Comprehensive induction, regular mentoring, and relevant PLD Discounted childcare First Aid certification provided + annual flu vaccination Uniform provided Clear growth pathways and ongoing professional development We welcome experienced and emerging kaiako. Apply with your CV and tell us how we can set you up to thrive. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid 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. Join our whānau If you’re looking for a new centre to call home, Busy Bees Aotearoa may be the perfect fit for you! Early Childhood Education attracts a special type of person. You might be known for being creative, nurturing or task focused… but ultimately, you were attracted to Early Childhood Education because you care deeply for the education of the littlest members of our communities. We understand this because this is what attracted us too. We want to gather people who care deeply about quality and empower people to bring their unique gifts and talents together for the benefit of our tamariki. We value each member of our team, and know that by supporting you in your journey, you’ll be the positive and supportive influence in theirs. Across the variety of our centres and Support Office we’re looking for passionate, dedicated, and committed people who love what they do. Have a look at our latest opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!