Centre Director

About the Company At Bear Park, we are dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education that nurtures the development of children in a warm and supportive environment. Our innovative centers are designed to promote creativity, collaboration, and exploration, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive. We pride ourselves on our strong community values and commitment to excellence in education. About the Role We are seeking a Centre Director who embodies confidence and compassion, with the ability to build trust among children, families, and our teaching team. In this leadership role, you will be a source of guidance and support, drawing on your extensive experience in early childhood education (ECE) leadership. As our Centre Director, you will be passionate about delivering high-quality education. You will ensure that your teaching team has access to the necessary resources and opportunities for continuous improvement in their teaching practices. We will support you in achieving excellence across all operational and curriculum aspects of our center. Why Be Our Centre Director? This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a professional ECE leadership role at one of our most innovative centers. We offer full pay parity and extensive support, including a Curriculum and Operations Manager, four Pod Coordinators (Head Teachers), and an Atelierista. Our on-site support staff includes HR, Marketing, and Operations professionals, as well as an Administrator, Chef, and Housekeeper. We are committed to investing generously in our center and team to ensure your success in this role. You will have opportunities to mentor and work collaboratively with your teaching teams. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized and responsive support. Additionally, we provide professional development opportunities, including overseas learning tours, and offer free parking with easy access to the motorway. About You We are looking for a qualified and registered ECE teacher who possesses excellent communication skills and a thorough understanding of compliance and operations. Ideally, you have experience with the Reggio Emilia approach and, at the very least, a strong passion for this educational philosophy. You should be a collaborative and engaged senior leader, actively participating in group planning and mentoring alongside our teaching staff. What Next? To learn more about this role and discover everything we have to offer, please visit our website at www.bearpark.co.nz and follow our Facebook page @bearparkchildcare. We look forward to your application and the possibility of you joining our dedicated team.