Ece Caregiver

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 Hanley's Farm 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 Hanley's Farm is a brand-new early learning centre in Queenstown, where we create new solutions to conquer mountains. It is important that we are seen as individuals with our own unique culture. With our diverse cultural lenses we create a safe and inclusive environment that enables us to teach and learn in innovative and exciting ways.
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
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 learning
Fully participate in centre activities across all classrooms and cover staff breaks where necessary
Support centre operations at all levels
Maintain and implement great communication strategies with your team, tamariki, their families/whanau and the whole community
Be familiar with the staff and centre routines; being able to fully participate in centre activities
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. 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 Hanley's Farm

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