ECE Caregiver (BestStart Bremner Rd)

BestStart Education; Auckland; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Online learning (Whare Ako)

Career development

Referral bonus

Subsidised health insurance

Flu vaccinations

Counselling through EAP

Sick days

Long service leave

Job summary

BestStart Education – Auckland, North Island is seeking an experienced Caregiver to join our warm, welcoming and supportive team in a 30-hour permanent role, Monday to Friday. You’ll be part of our teaching team and contribute to the learning and wellbeing of our tamariki.

You’ll work alongside kaiako to provide warm, responsive care, support children’s learning, and contribute to a positive environment. The role values planning, assessment and learning stories, with opportunities to grow within

Qualifications

• Has previous experience working in an ECE centre with Infants and Toddlers.
• Has experience caring for and working with children under five.
• Is confident contributing to planning, assessment and learning stories.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children to learn, grow and thrive.
• Is warm, nurturing, responsive and respectful in their approach.
• Works well as part of a team and is flexible, resilient and willing to take initiative.
• Is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for tamariki.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusting relationships with tamariki and their whānau.
• Provide warm, responsive care and support children’s learning and development.
• Recognise and respond to children’s interests, strengths and individual needs.
• Contribute to planning, assessment and learning stories.
• Support centre priorities and contribute to team goals.
• Participate in team meetings and professional discussions.
• Be a positive, reliable and valued member of our teaching team.

Skills

ECE experience

Teamwork

Planning & assessment

Learning stories

Job description

BestStart Education – Auckland, North Island

At BestStart Bremner Rd, we’re looking for an experienced and passionate Caregiver to join our warm, welcoming and supportive team. This is a 30-hour permanent role, Monday to Friday, where you’ll be an important part of our teaching team and contribute meaningfully to the learning and wellbeing of our tamariki.

We’re looking for someone who is confident taking an active role in the day-to-day life of the centre. You’ll work alongside our kaiako to provide warm, responsive care, support children’s learning and contribute to a positive and engaging environment.

As a Caregiver, you will have the opportunity to:

• Build strong, trusting relationships with tamariki and their whānau.
• Provide warm, responsive care and support children’s learning and development.
• Recognise and respond to children’s interests, strengths and individual needs.
• Contribute to planning, assessment and learning stories.
• Support centre priorities and contribute to team goals.
• Participate in team meetings and professional discussions.
• Be a positive, reliable and valued member of our teaching team.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who:

• Has previous experience working in an ECE centre with Infants and Toddlers
• Has experience caring for and working with children under five.
• Is confident contributing to planning, assessment and learning stories.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children to learn, grow and thrive.
• Is warm, nurturing, responsive and respectful in their approach.
• Works well as part of a team and is flexible, resilient and willing to take initiative.
• Is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and engaging environment for tamariki.

Why BestStart?

At BestStart, we’re proud to make a positive difference in the lives of children and their whānau. We value our people and provide opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career.

Our benefits include:

• Online learning through Whare Ako, our professional learning platform.
• Career development pathways and opportunities to grow your skills.
• $2000 referral bonus when you recommend a Qualified Teacher*.
• Subsidised health insurance (Eligibility Criteria Apply)
• Free annual flu vaccinations.
• Confidential counselling through EAP.
• Sick days available from your first day.
• One week of additional leave for 10 years of long service recognition.