Full Time Application Closes 02 Nov 2024 Wellington - Lower Hutt 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 Melling is seeking a passionate and dedicated Qualified and Certificated Teacher to join our energetic and tight-knit team.BestStart Melling is a fairly new, purpose built early childhood centre tucked away in a bustling block of business.
Being connected with the community is very important for us and we have great relationships with our neighbouring businesses.
We go on regular excursions to local businesses, the retirement home, pet shop, supermarket, café, medical centre and dentist and have them visiting our centre to share with the children too!
This provides our children with fun, real-life experiences that help them feel connected to the wider community.
We are so proud of the rich diversity we have in our centre and the strong relationships we develop with families.
We celebrate our unique cultures and come together regularly with fun events.
We try to create an environment that encourages everybody to feel warm and connected.
Working in partnership with kaiako, whanau, the community and tamariki to create a holistic learning environment, where everyone has their place.
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.
Sick days available from the day you start One week additional leave for 10 years long service recognition 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.
BestStart Melling is looking for a Toddler Teacher to join their Tupu-a-nuku room working alongside our 2-3 year old tamariki.
We work hard to support the children in developing self-help skills and learning to take responsibility to look after our environment.
Our Kaiako provide a variety of fun activities where children can explore and learn.
Our team stems from many different corners of the world.
We are all very confident in our identity and love experiencing and embracing each other's cultures.
We love that our team culture is supportive and encouraging with a strong focus on mentoring and professional development.
Our team passions are providing rich literacy program, providing lots of creativity through art, providing endless music, catering for children's interest and providing them with rich learning experience but the most important part is to have fun and bring out the positive side of everyone.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