Full Time Application Closes 20 Sep 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. At Beststart Roydvale - Being a community of guidance and growth are at the heart of our team values. Due to an increase in occupancy, we are looking for a superstar Teacher in Training to join our nursery.
We are at the heart of our community, tucked in a pocket of nature. our centre has a warm and established feeling. Our indoor-outdoor flow to a generous sized outdoor environment provides a homely atmosphere. Our teaching team has many years of experience and that is seen, felt and herd in everyday practice. With lots of experience in our teaching team we offer a great learning focused community for both our tamariki and our in-training Teachers. Nurture and care are reflected in our everyday practices.
About the Role:? If you have a passion for infant and toddler development and are currently enrolled to study in a level 7 ECE programme (ECE Bachelor), we want to hear from you. We are ideally looking for someone in their first or second year of study.
This is a permanent position working 27.5 - 30 hours per week Monday-Friday from approximately 10.30am - 5pm.
In Kakano we have an emphasis on nurturing our youngest tamariki and being in close partnership with whanau to support our infants into the first steps of their learning journey. Our nursery offers an excellent child to teacher ratio ensuring that quality, care and connection are felt for every child. Our infants have a large indoor and outdoor space offering them the freedom and security to explore and develop the wonder of the world around them.
Why choose us?? Other benefits include:
Paid study support for year 2 and 3 Teachers-in-Training* Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000* Online learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform. Access to tailored PLD opportunities to suit your passions and interests Discounted Childcare We partner with you and encourage your ongoing career development- Multiple career pathways with wrap around support to help you grow your career, your way 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 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:
Enrolment into a level 7 ECE Bachelor course 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