About us:
At BestStart, we’re leaders in the early childhood sector, we make a difference, and we love what we do. We provide high-quality early education and award-winning childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. BestStart Tōtara Park is seeking a passionate and dedicated Qualified and Certificated Teacher to join our energetic and tight-knit team.
BestStart Tōtara Park is a well-established early learning centre having grown steadily since our opening at the beginning of 2020. We have a talented teaching team committed to providing high quality education and care to our community of learners, and have been recognised within our organisation as innovative in this area.
Within BestStart, centres can apply for Innovation Awards, in recognition of demonstrating innovative and sustainable practice that leads to improved learning outcomes for tamariki.
We here at BestStart Tōtara Park, have been successfully awarded this prestigious award two years running. These awards have been for effective leadership around Internal Evaluation, and most recently for effective leadership through professional growth cycles, inspiring innovation through insightful and intentional inquiries. We are extremely committed to the professional growth of our people, helping each Kaiako reach their potential.
Why choose us?
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. We are pleased to announce that BestStart has opted into FULL pay parity! Other benefits include:
- A supportive teacher mentoring and induction programme
- 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
- Leadership programme for current and future leaders
- Discounted childcare
- Fully funded Teacher Certification
- Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000*
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:
Whether you are a newly qualified teacher or an experienced educator, if you have a passion for teaching young children, we want to hear from you.
This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week Monday-Friday. You will be on a rotating roster between 6.45am starts and 6.00pm finishes.
Our environment supports indoor/outdoor flow with large areas built to support the learning and development of every age group. You will be working alongside our tamariki aged 0-3 years old. As a team member at BestStart Tōtara Park you will be supported in your initiatives and valued for the contributions you make. Specific to this role, you will be supported and mentored to guide you to achieve your potential from a very supportive management team.
We believe that having a great place to work brings out the very best in people.
Role requirements:
Commit to making a difference in the lives of young learners with a team dedicated to excellence. We are looking for the following:
- B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE or Primary) and current Teacher Certification
- Good understanding of child-led curriculum, planning and extending on our children's learning
- Driven to engage in reflective practice through ones own Professional Growth and centre priorities.
- Demonstrate good knowledge of the current ECE Regulations, Te Whariki and hold compliance in a high regard
- A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through pedagogical practices
- Innovative – striving to enhance sustainable practice
- Initiative, hard working and fun loving. Bringing your personality and positive energy to inspire and be inspired.
How to Apply: Click Apply now and be part of a team that embraces growth, collaboration, and the joy of teaching. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart BestStart Tōtara Park!
