ECE Caregiver (BestStart Melling)
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 Caregiver to join our energetic and tight-knit team. Our focus is to provide quality education to the children in our community.
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 also very important for us and we have great relationships with our neighbouring businesses. We go on regular excursions to local businesses 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 also 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, whānau, the community and tamariki to create a holistic learning environment, where everyone has their place.
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.
Our benefits include:
- 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
- Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000*
- Discounted childcare
- Wellbeing programme
About the Role:
As a caregiver at BestStart, you will have the incredible opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young children, providing them with a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. We believe in fostering a love for learning, creativity, and exploration in our tamariki. At BestStart, we value our caregivers and provide ongoing support and professional development opportunities. We believe in creating a positive and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive and grow.
Our team is very culturally diverse, stemming 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.
Reporting to our Centre Manager and working within a close-knit team you will be joining a dedicated team of Teachers who provide quality care and education to our tamariki.
Here’s what you’ll do on a day-to day basis:
- Provide amazing care and education to our tamariki
- Champion the team spirit and engage in activities that empower and extend tamariki learning
- Fully participate in centre activities across all classrooms and cover staff breaks where necessary
- Support centre operations at all levels
This is a fixed term position ending in September 2025, working 40 hours per week Monday-Friday, from 8.30am - 5pm.
Role requirements:
Commit to making a difference in the lives of young learners with a team dedicated to excellence. An ECE qualification is not required for this role, but a natural affinity with children – especially infants and toddlers, and experience working with children under five is a must. You’ll also have a high level of initiative and an ability to take direction from others.
How to Apply: Click Apply now and be part of a team that embraces growth, collaboration, and the joy of teaching. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart Melling!
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