Qualified Teacher (Beststart Highfield)

Full Time Application Closes 18 Sep 2024 Canterbury - Timaru Preschool Teacher About us:BestStart Highfield provides quality education and care for children aged between 3 months to 5 years old.Our wonderful team provides a learning environment that is intimate and has a homely feel supporting our vision of a "Home away from Home". We build strong partnerships with parents, whanau and the community, providing a rich and inclusive environment that fosters opportunities for tamariki to learn and thrive.Our teachers focus on the individual learning needs of each child and will provide a tailored individual programme that captures and celebrates our diversity in a beautifully resourced environment. 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 with our tamariki aged 2-3.5 year olds.Why choose us? 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. One week additional leave for 10 years long service recognition 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 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