Who are we? Edubase is a renowned Homebased organisation, dedicated to its people. We truly care about everyone in our organisation and stay true to our vision and values – honesty, respect, trust and integrity, empowering all our people to gain a sense of success and accomplishment within our Home-Based industry. We are surrounded by passionate, vibrant committed practitioners, aiming for the very best learning spaces for our future generation – the Tamariki of New Zealand.
We currently operate 4 brands, Home Grown Kids, Kids at Home, Wild Things and Gingerbread Cottage under the Edubase umbrella.
What are we looking for? Position: Visiting Teacher
Hours: 8.30-4.30 Monday – Friday / on call or licensed hours
Location: Working from home - with travel within the region
Start date: Negotiable for the right person Are you a qualified and registered ECE Teacher, based in Christchurch and looking for a new challenge? If so, we want to hear from you.
What will I do? This is a great opportunity for someone to take on a new role, who will bring fresh perspectives and an innovative teaching style to engage collaboratively with our people – working with a supportive Visiting Teacher team and network of experienced Educators. We are highly motivated and passionate about home-based settings, delivering the very best of care and guidance to our Educators and meeting best outcomes for Tamariki and whanau.
This role is based in the Christchurch region and requires travel to surrounding districts as required.
Why you'll love it here Relationships with our people and tamariki/whanau are at the heart of our organisation and leading from the heart is what we do. We are always striving for positive experiences for all our people, forming exceptionally positive relationships, embedding regulations and criteria in the range of learning spaces and supporting Educators to be their very best, with whanau involvement. The key also is when we don't get it right, we are solution focused to learn and make change from it.
Another component of the role is also to engage in the growth and sustainability of Edubase. You'll be self-motivated to network with like mined people, speak in groups, supporting onboarding, induction and training of any new Educators engaging with our services.
What are we looking for? Experience in the Home Based sector preferred, or a willingness to accept a new challenge
A recognised ECE teaching qualification and a current full Practising Certificate
Experience mentoring and leading adults
A sound understanding of current early learning pedagogical practice
A good understanding of relevant legislation
Social Intelligence – ability to read a room
Self-motivation and a positive focused approach
Sound planning and organisational skills
Excellent verbal, written and online communication skills
A current first aid certificate and a clean full NZ driver's licence
Innovative thinker about business growth
Futuristic, proactive and a growth mindset
People skills that are kind, culturally sensitive, caring, understanding and diverse
A team player that can bring their skills and experience to add to our kete of knowledge
Application Process If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you. Please send your cover letter, and CV to [email protected]. Applications close on the, 5th November. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.
For more information about Edubase and this position, please visit our website www.edubase.co.nz or contact Kimberley ******** .