Teaching
A course by
Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
A three-year Bachelor’s degree programme preparing students to become qualified early childhood educators, integrating Christian faith with professional practice and meeting NZ teaching registration standards.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Bethlehem Campus, Tauranga
It will take a total of 3 years

Articulate and justify a personal sense of vocation and vision for professional teaching practice.

Develop educational practice that is relational, responsive, and transformative.

Apply developing philosophy and knowledge of teaching to plan and implement wise, innovative, and effective ethical practice.
The Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood Education at Bethlehem Tertiary Institute is designed for those called to educate and care for young children. Students learn to teach infants, toddlers, and young children in various early childhood contexts with NZ’s Te Whāriki curriculum, integrating faith-based learning, research-led practices, and engagement with Māori and bicultural environments. Graduates gain the skills needed for teacher registration and are supported by a relational learning community.
What you need to know first

Education
Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Teacher in kindergartens, centers, and home-based care
Eligibility for teacher registration and provisional certification in NZ
Teaching
A course by
Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
A three-year Bachelor’s degree programme preparing students to become qualified early childhood educators, integrating Christian faith with professional practice and meeting NZ teaching registration standards.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Bethlehem Campus, Tauranga
It will take a total of 3 years

Articulate and justify a personal sense of vocation and vision for professional teaching practice.

Develop educational practice that is relational, responsive, and transformative.

Apply developing philosophy and knowledge of teaching to plan and implement wise, innovative, and effective ethical practice.
The Bachelor of Education (Teaching) Early Childhood Education at Bethlehem Tertiary Institute is designed for those called to educate and care for young children. Students learn to teach infants, toddlers, and young children in various early childhood contexts with NZ’s Te Whāriki curriculum, integrating faith-based learning, research-led practices, and engagement with Māori and bicultural environments. Graduates gain the skills needed for teacher registration and are supported by a relational learning community.
What you need to know first

Education
Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Teacher in kindergartens, centers, and home-based care
Eligibility for teacher registration and provisional certification in NZ
Meet entry requirements as specified on the BTI website
May include academic and character reference checks
Interview may be required
Meet entry requirements as specified on the BTI website
May include academic and character reference checks
Interview may be required