Qualified Teacher (BestStart Brooklyn)
About Us
At BestStart Brooklyn, we pride ourselves on being a true home away from home for our tamariki and whānau. We are a small, busy centre located just across the road from the Claudelands Event Centre and only minutes from Hamilton City. Our settled, passionate team love working in a mixed-age environment, supporting children from babies through to school age. We create a warm, family-like atmosphere where children’s unique qualities shine, and families feel as though they’re leaving their children with an aunty.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a happy, relaxed, and caring qualified teacher to join our established team in a fixed-term position (35–40 hours per week) until November 2026.
This role is perfect for a “SuperStar” teacher who:
- Thrives in a mixed-age setting
- Can stay calm under pressure
- Works confidently across a variety of age groups
- Thinks quickly and uses initiative
- Maintains firm, consistent boundaries
- Brings fresh ideas and energy to our centre
- Experience working with children who have diverse needs and varied learning backgrounds will be a real strength.
Why Choose BestStart?
We are committed to being leaders in Early Childhood Education and value the incredible difference our teachers make in children’s lives. Our benefits include:
- Full Pay Parity
- Teacher Mentoring & Induction Programme
- Online Learning through Whare Ako
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Fully Funded Teacher Registration
- Childcare discount
Your Wellbeing Matters
- Free Annual Flu Vaccinations
- Confidential Counselling through EAP
- Wellbeing Programme
- Subsidised Healthcare insurance
What We’re Looking For
- BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE or Primary)
- Current Teacher Registration
- Strong understanding of child-led curriculum and Te Whāriki
- Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and ECE Regulations
- A genuine passion for high-quality teaching and learning
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference and become part of our supportive, passionate team, click “Apply Now” and join us at BestStart Brooklyn.
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