Qualified ECE Teacher - Over 2s, Belonging & Nature

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

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.