Full Time Application Closes 21 Nov 2024 Hawkes Bay - Hastings Preschool Teacher About the Role: BestStart Mahora is a warm, welcoming early learning centre nestled near the Mahora Shopping Centre, Cornwall Park, and Mahora School. With Hastings city centre close by and the local industrial area at our doorstep.
We're looking for a Qualified Teacher to join our friendly, close-knit team. In our 2-5 year-old room, you'll have the opportunity to nurture and guide up to 30 curious young learners.
We value a great team player with initiative, confidence in using the curriculum, completing learning profiles, and a passion for helping tamariki thrive. While experience is ideal, it's not essential – we welcome teachers who are eager to grow and develop with us.
If you're ready to make a positive impact and grow your career in a centre that celebrates community, learning, and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you!
This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week Monday-Friday.
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 registration/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 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 delighted to have opted into Full Pay Parity!
Other benefits include: A supportive teacher mentoring and induction programme Online 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 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 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. Our focus is to provide quality education to the children in our community.