**Part Time**:

- **Application Closes 21 Mar 2024**:

- **Waikato - Hamilton City**:

- **Kindergarten Teacher**

**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 Rototuna 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.

At BestStart Rototuna, we boast a vast and nurturing outdoor setting, cherishing the unique learning experiences nature offers. Our spacious grounds provide a safe haven for children to engage in uninhibited exploration and discovery. Recognising the essential role of nature in fostering well-being, our generous outdoor environment serves as a tranquil sanctuary, aiding our tamariki in developing emotional awareness and resilience.

**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

**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**:
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.

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’s learning
- Fully participate in centre activities across all classrooms and cover staff breaks where necessary
- Support centre operations at all levels

This is a permanent position working 30 hours per week Monday-Friday

**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.