Full Time Application Closes 04 Oct 2024 Canterbury - Selwyn Preschool Teacher 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.
Freckles Early Learning Centre is seeking a passionate Caregiver to join our energetic and tight-knit team.
Our focus is to provide quality education to the children in our community.
At Freckles we are inspiring curious learners!
We have a strong philosophy and learning priorities that reflect the unique values of our community.
Our centre is well resourced, has great, spacious staff areas and an amazing supportive, long-standing team.
Our modern purpose-built facilities are bright, open and spacious, with an extensive range of carefully selected developmentally appropriate resources to assist in capturing our children's curiosity and growing their minds.
You will be joining a long standing and supportive team that will mentor and help you grow your ECE career.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.
Our benefits include ongoing learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform and discounted childcare at any of our BestStart centres.
About the Role: We are looking for an experienced caregiver for our under-two's environment.
The nursery space is a haven where our youngest learners can grow, play, and thrive in a supportive, nurturing and engaging environment.
You will also need to be confident to support across the centre with the older age tamariki too.As a caregiver at BestStart, you will have the incredible opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young children, providing them with a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
We believe in fostering a love for learning, creativity, and exploration in our tamariki.
At BestStart, we value our caregivers and provide ongoing support and professional development opportunities.
We believe in creating a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and grow.
Reporting to our Centre Manager and working within a close-knit team you will be joining a dedicated team of Teachers who provide quality care and education to our tamariki.
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 learning Fully participate in centre activities across all classrooms and cover staff breaks where necessary Support centre operations at all levels This is a fixed-term position to cover a parental leave, working 35-40 hours per week Monday-Friday.
This position will start in September 2024 and finish in May 2025.
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.
