Full Time Application Closes 14 Sep 2024 Canterbury - Christchurch City Preschool Teacher Why choose BestStart?
Other benefits include: · Learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform · Supportive Coaching and Mentoring for your role · Want to learn something new?
We will support you in taking your career to the next level · Fully funded Teacher Certification· Leadership programme for current and future leaders 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:A fixed term leadership opportunity has become available at BestStart Hei Hei for a Centre Manager.
As a Centre Manager in Early Childhood Education (ECE), you play a pivotal role in shaping the foundation of young children's educational journeys.
Your responsibilities encompass a broad spectrum of administrative, educational, and leadership duties designed to ensure the highest standards of care and learning in a nurturing environment and will include:· being a strong and capable role model and shining star-leading your centre as the best ECE provider in your community· driving and supporting daily operations, programme delivery and administration practices with outstanding energy and flair· being a high impact leader, developing your team to provide and maintain superior service· ensure culturally responsive practices using Te Tiriti o Waitangi as a foundation · inspire delivery of BestStart philosophy, vision and values in every interaction · provide exceptional and responsive communication to teachers, families/ whanau, where learning is communicated, & family feedback is actioned in a timely manner · instil and adhere to best centre practices that meet BestStart, MOE and ERO expectations 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 · Strong understanding of child-led curriculum, pedagogy and curriculum · 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 · You'll be known for being a great coach, who can unlock the potential of others · You are an innovator, both in input and output – being part of simplifying the way we do things excites you!The is a fixed term position, starting 30th September 2024 and ending 15th August 2025, working 40 hours per week.About us:Here at BestStart, we are committed to offering a quality early childhood education in a safe, nurturing environment where we grow caring people with curious minds.
Ko to matou tirohanga hei mahi ngatahi i te taha o nga whanau me nga hapori, kia awhinatia nga tamariki, kia tu pito mata ai raatou, hei rangatira mo apopo.
Our vision is to work together with families and communities to help children so that they can be the leaders of tomorrow.BestStart Hei Hei:· Has four wonderful classrooms and a friendly and dedicated team of teachers· Focus on respectful and meaningful "tuakana teina" relationships · Enjoy active engagement with their local community · Aim to provide a transitioning practice where Tamariki and whanau are supported
