ECE Kaiako - Over 2's

BestStart Ferry Road; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay parity

Mentoring programme

Professional learning

Career growth

Discounted childcare

$2,000 referral bonus for qualifiedte

Job summary

BestStart Ferry Road, Christchurch, NZ, is seeking a passionate Qualified and Certificated Teacher to join our warm team. In this permanent role (30 hours per week, Monday to Friday), you’ll support tamariki aged over 2 in a nurturing setting, building confidence and curiosity.

You’ll collaborate with a dedicated teaching team, extend children's interests, and engage whānau while delivering a high-quality early childhood education aligned with Te Whāriki.

Qualifications

• BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) and current NZ Teacher Certification.
• Strong understanding of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and child-led learning.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Passion for quality teaching and learning.
• Confidence supporting the development of over 2-year-old tamariki.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning experiences that foster confidence and independence.
• Build strong relationships with children and whānau to support holistic growth.
• Extend children's interests and celebrate individual identities.
• Collaborate with a passionate teaching team to deliver program plans.
• Support sustainability and environmental education within daily activities.

Skills

Te Whāriki knowledge

Understanding of ECE regulations

Child-led learning approaches

Education

BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE)

NZ Teacher Certification

Job description

Join the warm and welcoming team at BestStart Ferry Road! We're seeking a passionate Qualified and Certificated Teacher to work with our over 2-year-old tamariki in a permanent, 30-hour-per-week role (Monday to Friday).

At BestStart Ferry Road, everyone belongs. Our diverse, multicultural community celebrates different languages, cultures, and perspectives, creating a rich and inclusive learning environment. Inspired by the natural beauty of Bells Creek, our localised curriculum encourages exploration, environmental awareness, and meaningful connections with nature. As a proud recipient of BestStart's Tier 2 Kaitiakitanga Award, sustainability is at the heart of what we do.

In this role, you'll support tamariki through an exciting stage of growth and discovery, creating engaging learning experiences that foster confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning. You'll build strong relationships with children and whānau, extend children's interests, celebrate individual identities, and work collaboratively with a passionate teaching team.

Why BestStart?

• FULL pay parity.
• Supportive induction and mentoring programme.
• Ongoing professional learning through Whare Ako.
• Career growth and leadership opportunities.
• Discounted childcare.
• $2,000 referral bonus for qualified teachers*.

Your wellbeing matters

• Subsidised health insurance (eligibility criteria apply).
• Free annual flu vaccinations.
• Confidential EAP support.
• Wellbeing initiatives and programmes.
• Sick leave from day 1.
• Additional leave after 10 years' service.

What you'll bring

• BEd/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) and current NZ Teacher Certification.
• Strong understanding of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and child-led learning.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Passion for quality teaching and learning.
• Confidence supporting the development of over 2-year-old tamariki.
• Interest in sustainability and environmental education.

If you're looking to join a centre where community, culture, sustainability, and belonging are valued every day, we'd love to hear from you.