Part Time Application Closes 19 May 2024 Bay of Plenty - Tauranga 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 Omokoroa is seeking a passionate Teacher Aide to join our energetic and tight-knit team. Our focus is to provide quality education to the children in our community.
At BestStart Omokoroa, our curriculum is a play-based tamariki lead curriculum, guided by the NZ ECE curriculum Te Whariki, Te tiriti o Waitangi and Te Putiki wharenui a Tamatea 2020. We embrace all tamariki as we provide an authentic, culturally diverse and inclusive curriculum by acknowledging the diverse heritage and needs of all tamariki and their whanau.
This is fixed-term position working 20 hours per week until 11th October 2024.
Why choose us? Here at BestStart we are committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector where our Teachers are recognised for the positive difference they make in children's lives.
Our benefits include: Online 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 Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000* Discounted childcare 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: BestStart Omokoroa is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Teacher Aide to join our team. The successful candidate will assist the Head teacher in creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environment for children. You will assist teachers in maintaining a safe and clean environment and observe and monitor children's behaviour and progress, and report any concerns to the Head teacher. A large part of this role is providing support to children during activities, meals, and rest periods and fostering positive relationships with parents and families.
This role will be supporting our teaching team with some diverse learners, at times this will mean being able to cover our permanent teachers to have time with the children, but to also support the child directly through routines and their play. Here's what you'll do on a day-to day basis:
Provide amazing care and education to our tamariki Champion the team spirit and engage in activities that empower and extend tamariki's learning Fully participate in centre activities across all classrooms and cover staff breaks where necessary Support centre operations at all levels? Role requirements: Commit to making a difference in the lives of young learners with a team dedicated to excellence. An ECE qualification is not required for this role, but a natural affinity with children – especially infants and toddlers, and experience working with children under five is a must. You'll also have a high level of initiative and an ability to take direction from others.
How to Apply : Click Apply now and be part of a team that embraces growth, collaboration, and the joy of teaching. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart Omokoroa!
