Qualified Teacher (BestStart Montessori Kilbirine)
BestStart Montessori Kilbirnie is seeking a passionate and dedicated Qualified and Certificated Teacher to join our warm, energetic, and tight-knit team. This part-time role is perfect for someone who values strong relationships, teamwork, and creating a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, seen, and supported.
You will work with children aged 0–5, supporting their learning, wellbeing, and development through responsive Montessori practice. As Wellington’s only Montessori centre catering to children under two, we provide small class sizes, excellent teacher-to-child ratios, and enriching excursions to the Kilbirnie Library, local parks, and Mt Victoria Southern Pathway.
Our little Montessori house is a place where children absorb knowledge effortlessly, build confidence, and develop independence. We pride ourselves on fostering strong relationships with children, families, and our local community, inspiring a lifelong love of learning.
Why join BestStart?
We are a progressive leader in early childhood education, recognising the positive impact our teachers make. BestStart has opted into FULL pay parity. Other benefits include:
- Supportive mentoring and induction programme
- Learning through Whare Ako, our online platform
- Opportunities to grow your career and take on leadership roles
- Discounted childcare
- $2,000 referral bonus for recommending a qualified teacher*
- Health & wellbeing support including subsidised health insurance, free flu vaccinations, EAP counselling, and wellbeing programme
- Sick leave from day one and additional leave for long service
About the Role:
- Build warm, respectful, and responsive relationships with children and whānau
- Support social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through play and intentional teaching
- Work across all age groups and support colleagues with breaks and non-contact
- Collaborate with the team to uphold centre routines, values, and culture
- Organised, reliable, culturally responsive, and respectful
Hours: 21 hours per week (ideally three 7-hour days, but this is flexible)
Role Requirements:
- B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) with current Teacher Certification
- Understanding of child-led curriculum, planning, and extending learning
- Knowledge of current ECE Regulations and Te Whāriki
- Strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Passion for teaching and delivering quality education
- Have experience in or open to learning more about, the Montessori philosophy
Apply Now to join a team that embraces growth, collaboration, and the joy of teaching. We can’t wait to welcome you to BestStart Montessori Kilbirnie!
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
