Full Time Application Closes 31 Oct 2024 Waikato - Taupo Kindergarten Teacher About us: BestStart Totara Street is looking for a passionate and dedicated Qualified and Certificated Teacher to join our energetic and close-knit team. Our focus is on providing quality education for our community's children, especially our not-yet-moving tamariki, in a secure and nurturing space. We embrace a free movement philosophy, believing that children will reach developmental milestones in their own time. This parental leave cover role, starting on November 18th in our Tongariro Room, involves working with children under two. You will help plan and engage in care routines for our youngest learners. With a license for 18 Under Twos, we offer a generous outdoor play area designed to support exploration and growth. 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 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 working between 40 hours per week in our Preschool Room. 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 Skills & Experience