Qualified Kaiako (BestStart Kaikorai Valley Road)
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 Kaikorai Valley Road is seeking a passionate and dedicated Qualified and Certificated Teacher to join our energetic and tight-knit team.
Our focus is to provide quality education to the children in our community and we are excited to be involved in research around children's Oral language and Self-regulation- Kia Timata Pai. This research involves around 1,600 BestStart pre-schoolers!
Nestled in the heart of Kaikorai Valley, close to Dunedin, BestStart Kaikorai Valley Road is a welcoming, vibrant, and flexible early childhood centre for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We are a purpose-built early childhood centre where tamariki laugh, learn, share, and grow. Our Kaiako are committed to consciously growing respectful and loving relationships for all; fueling children’s imaginations, sparking their curiosity, and supporting their own natural desire to learn.
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. We are pleased to announce that BestStart has opted into FULL pay parity!
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.
You will be working alongside our 2 and 3 year old tamariki in our Preschool Room. This room provides a fun, meaningful and child driven learning environment where fun and a sense of humour is essential. The Preschool places an emphasis on promoting respect, communication and independence.
This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week Monday-Friday.
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
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 Kaikorai Valley Road!
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