Qualified ECE Teacher — Full Pay Parity & Growth

BestStart Education; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Pay Parity

Mentoring and induction programme

Professional development (Whare Ako)

Career growth and leadership

Discounted childcare

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Job summary

BestStart Montessori Mosgiel is seeking a passionate and dedicated qualified and certificated teacher to join our warm team in the Little Ferns infant room. This permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week) runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, caring for children aged 0 to 2 years.

We value whānau connections and a respectful, child-led learning approach. Applicants should hold a BEd or Diploma in Teaching Level 7, current NZ Teacher Certification, and a commitment to Te Whāriki and Te

Qualifications

• Strong background in child-led learning and curriculum planning.
• Experience extending children's interests to support learning and development.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching practices and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and education in the Little Ferns infant room (0–2 years).
• Build secure relationships with tamariki and whānau through respectful interactions.
• Contribute to planning and implementing curriculum and learning opportunities daily.

Skills

Child-led learning

Curriculum planning

Extending children's interests

Education

BEd or Diploma in Teaching Level 7

Current NZ Teacher Certification

Job description

BestStart Montessori Mosgiel is seeking a passionate and dedicated qualified and certificated teacher to join our warm team in the Little Ferns infant room. This permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week) runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm, caring for children aged 0 to 2 years.

We value whānau connections and a respectful, child-led learning approach. Applicants should hold a BEd or Diploma in Teaching Level 7, current NZ Teacher Certification, and a commitment to Te Whāriki and Te