About Us:

Our beautiful rural Centre is nestled in the heart of Waikite Valley, just a 25-minute drive from Rotorua. We are a small, close-knit team of three who work closely together to support a vibrant and caring community. We follow a Kindy model with a Reggio-inspired lens, and we pride ourselves on creating a program that is driven by the children’s interests. Our space is unique, and we are dedicated to providing a supportive and dynamic environment for both our tamariki and staff.

Why choose us?
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Here at BestStart we are committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector where our Teachers are recognised for the positive difference they make in children’s lives.

Our benefits include:

Learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform
Want to learn something new? We will support you in taking your career to the next level
Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000*
Discounted childcare

Your health and wellbeing are our priority, we offer:

Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross*
Free annual flu vaccinations
Confidential counselling through EAP
Wellbeing programme.
Sick days available from the day you start
One week additional leave for 10 years long service recognition

About the role:

As a Caregiver, you will support our daily classroom routines and assist in lesson delivery, helping to create engaging, child-led learning experiences. You will engage with our tamariki in a positive, patient, and encouraging manner. While formal teaching qualifications are not required, we are looking for someone with a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to supporting the development of young children. Any previous experience or enthusiasm for this field would be advantageous. We are a flexible and collaborative team, so we’d love for you to be open to professional development opportunities and adaptable in how we function as a team.

This is a part time school hour opportunity, but flexibility to work extra hours might be required from time to time.

Here’s what you’ll do on a day-to day basis:

Provide amazing care and education to our tamariki
Champion the team spirit and engage in activities that empower and extend tamariki’s learning
Fully participate in centre activities across all classrooms and cover staff breaks where necessary
Support centre operations at all levels

Role requirements:

Commit to making a difference in the lives of young learners with a team dedicated to excellence. An ECE qualification is not required for this role, but a natural affinity with children – especially infants and toddlers, and experience working with children under five is a must. You’ll also have a high level of initiative and an ability to take direction from others.

How to Apply:

Click Apply now and be part of a team that embraces growth, collaboration, and the joy of teaching.

ECE Caregiver

BestStart

ECE Caregiver

BestStart

Waikite Valley

BestStart

ECE Caregiver

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