Full Time Application Closes 18 Apr 2024 Waikato - Hamilton City Kindergarten Teacher About us: At BestStart, we're leaders in the early childhood sector, we make a difference, and we love what we do. We provide high-quality early education and award-winning childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. BestStart Claudelands is seeking a passionate and dedicated Qualified and Certificated Teacher to join our energetic and tight-knit team. Our focus is to provide quality education to the children in our community and we are excited to be involved in research around children's Oral language and Self-regulation- Kia Timata Pai. This research involves around 1,600 BestStart pre-schoolers! The heart of BestStart Claudelands Centre philosophy is to embrace relationships through the principle of whanaungatanga. Establishing and maintaining warm, trusting and reciprocal relationships between kaiako and tamariki and their whanau is the foundation for creating a strong sense of belonging for children to grow as confident, capable and life- long learners, already possessing their own set of skills and knowledge that is ready to be challenged and extended on. Why choose us? Other benefits include: A supportive teacher mentoring and induction programme Learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform Want to learn something new? We will support you in taking your career to the next level Leadership programme for current and future leaders Discounted childcare Fully funded Teacher Certification Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000* Your health and wellbeing are our priority, we offer: Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross* Free annual flu vaccinations Confidential counselling through EAP Wellbeing programme. Sick days available from the day you start One week additional leave for 10 years long service recognition About the Role: Whether you are a newly qualified teacher or an experienced educator, if you have a passion for teaching young children, we want to hear from you. This succesful candidate will be joining our team working with children 2-5 years old.This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week Monday-Friday. This will be on a rotating roster, working between 7.30am – 5.30pm each day.Role requirements: Commit to making a difference in the lives of young learners with a team dedicated to excellence. We are looking for the following: B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE or Primary) and current Teacher Certification Good understanding of child-led curriculum, planning and extending on our children's learning Demonstrate good knowledge of the current ECE Regulations, Te Whariki and hold compliance in a high regard A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through pedagogical practices Passion and commitment for teaching and learning with a focus on delivering quality
