Caregiver (Beststart Maich Road)

Qjumpers; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus (BestStart)

Discounted childcare

Health insurance subsidy

Free annual flu vaccinations

EAP counselling and wellbeing

Sick leave from day one

Extra leave after 10 years

Job summary

BestStart Maich Road in Auckland's South area is seeking a part-time caregiver to join our Preschool Team. The role focuses on supporting tamariki through play, learning and exploration, with responsibilities that include documentation and learning stories to showcase children’s development.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about children's wellbeing, work across rooms, and contribute to a warm, collaborative learning environment. Training and growth are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Has ECE experience or strong reliever experience.
• Is a genuine team player who enjoys working across rooms.
• Builds warm, meaningful relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Is reliable, flexible and takes initiative.
• Has a passion for children's learning and wellbeing.
• Is enthusiastic about learning and developing teaching practice.

Responsibilities

• Support tamariki learning and development within the Preschool Team.
• Document learning stories and assessments to make learning visible.
• Collaborate across rooms to support child wellbeing and development.

Skills

ECE experience

Reliever experience

Team player

Relationship building

Reliability

Flexibility

Initiative

Passion for learning

Job description

At BestStart Maich Road, we create special childhood memories through play, learning and exploration. Our beautiful outdoor spaces provide tamariki with plenty of opportunities to connect with nature, discover and grow.

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and caring team member to join our Preschool Team in a permanent part-time position working 30 hours per week!

This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about children's learning and development. Alongside supporting our tamariki, you will develop your skills in documentation, learning stories, assessment and making children's learning visible.

Why Choose BestStart?

• Professional learning and development through Whare Ako.
• Career growth opportunities and ongoing support.
• $2,000 referral bonus for referring a qualified teacher*.
• Discounted childcare.
• Subsidised health insurance (eligibility criteria apply).
• Free annual flu vaccinations.
• Confidential EAP counselling and wellbeing programme.
• Sick leave from your first day.
• One week additional leave after 10 years of service.

What We're Looking For

Someone who:

• Has ECE experience or strong reliever experience.
• Is a genuine team player who enjoys working across rooms.
• Builds warm, meaningful relationships with tamariki and whānau.
• Is reliable, flexible and takes initiative.
• Has a passion for children's learning and wellbeing.
• Is enthusiastic about learning and developing their teaching practice.

Ready to Grow With Us?

Come and be part of a supportive, experienced and passionate team where relationships come first and professional growth is encouraged.

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Caregiver (BestStart Maich Road) South Auckland - Auckland