Full Time Application Closes 27 Oct 2024 Canterbury - Christchurch City 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. BestStart Halswell Road is seeking a passionate and dedicated Qualified and Certificated Nursery Teacher to join our energetic and tight-knit team.
At Beststart Halswell Road, relationships are the heart of what we do! Our heart leads our relationships and this helps us have meaningful connections with whanau and tamariki that allow us to understand exactly what aspiring learning we can help facilitate. We are on the main road heading into Halswell with the Halswell Domain and Halswell Quarry in walking distance where we visit on our spontaneous outings. Our curriculum is developed with the children for the children.
We like to make each day a fun adventure for all of our tamariki and are passionate about celebrating diversity and educating our centre community on important causes, so we often have cultural celebrations and fundraising events at our centre.
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.?
Other benefits include:
Full Pay Parity 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 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 fixed-term position ending in August 2025, working 40 hours per week Monday-Friday.
You will be based in our Nursery where we have a strong focus on each individual child's care and learning. We ensure all interactions are authentic and responsive, where needs and wants are heard and met. Interactions are respectful, informing children about what is happening and letting them feel empowered in their environment and building their sense of contribution. Respect, independence, love, security and a sense of belonging happens.
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) and current Teacher Certification Good understanding of child-led curriculum, planning and extending on our children's learning 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 Passion and commitment for teaching and learning with a focus on delivering quality