Caregiver (Beststart Dinsdale)

Qjumpers; Waikato; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whare Ako learning

Career development

Refer a qualified teacher $2000

Discounted childcare

Health insurance subsidy

Flu vaccinations

Counselling via EAP

Sick days

Long service leave

Job summary

BestStart Dinsdale is seeking a passionate Caregiver to join our teaching team. Located near the Frankton car museum, our centre offers a rich outdoor environment and strong community ties.

The role focuses on nurturing relationships with tamariki and whānau while supporting development across rooms. The ideal candidate has ECE experience or is an experienced reliever, is a genuine team player, and demonstrates initiative and reliability.

Qualifications

• ECE experience or strong reliever experience preferred.
• Warm, reliable, and flexible.
• Builds meaningful relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Role is permanent and 35 hours per week (7 hours per day).

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with tamariki and whānau across rooms.
• Support children's learning and development.
• Collaborate with room teams and be flexible across age groups.

Skills

Team player

Initiative

Flexible across age groups

Job description

BestStart Dinsdale is seeking a passionate and experienced Caregiver to join our friendly and supportive teaching team.

Our vision is “Nurture the Seed”, with relationships at the heart of everything we do.Located next to the classic car museum in Frankton, our centre has an amazing outdoor playground with plenty of space for tamariki to explore, play, and 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.

Our benefits include:

• Learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform
• Career development opportunities and support
• Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000*
• Discounted childcare

Your health and wellbeing are our priority, we offer:

• Subsidised health insurance (eligibility criteria apply)
• 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:

Working across our rooms, you’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with tamariki and whānau while supporting children’s learning and development. We’re looking for someone who enjoys being part of a team, is flexible across different age groups, and brings initiative and a willingness to learn.

ECE experience is preferred, or we would love to hear from an experienced reliever looking to take the next step.

This is a permanent position working 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7 hours per day.Role requirements:We are looking for someone who:

• Has ECE experience or strong experience as a reliever
• Is a genuine team player who enjoys working across rooms
• Builds strong and meaningful relationships with tamariki and whānau
• Is open to learning and willing to take initiative
• Is warm, reliable, and flexible
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and wellbeing

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