Part Time Application Closes 04 May 2024 Canterbury - Christchurch City Preschool 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 Halswell Road is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher in Training to join our energetic and tight-knit team. Our focus is to provide quality education to the children in our community. At BestStart Halswell Road our curriculum is developed with the children, for the children. Our heart leads our relationships, and this helps us have meaningful connections with whanau and tamariki that allow us to understand exactly what aspiring learning we can help facilitate. We are a small but passionate team who are dedicated to being the best for our tamariki. We are located on the main road heading into Halswell with the Halswell Domain and Halswell Quarry in walking distance where we visit on our spontaneous outings. About the Role: If you have a passion for teaching young children and are currently enrolled to study in a level 7 ECE programme (ECE Bachelor or Graduate Diploma), we want to hear from you. This is a permanent position working 35 hours per week Monday-Friday. Ideally, we are searching for someone in their 3rd year of study.Our team is diverse and many of us have been at the centre for over five years. We like to make each day a fun adventure for all of our tamariki and are passionate about celebrating diversity and educating our centre community on important causes, so we often have cultural celebrations and fundraising events at our centre. This position will be working with our 2 and 3 year olds in our Preschool, a space that provides a fun, meaningful and child driven learning environment, where fun and a sense of humour is essential. The Preschool places an emphasis on promoting respect, communication and independence. Children develop skills and strategies to build and maintain relationships with others Why choose us? Other benefits include: Paid study support for year 2 and 3 Teachers-in-Training* Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000* Online learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform. Access to tailored PLD opportunities to suit your passions and interests Want to learn something new? We will support you in taking your career to the next level We partner with you and encourage your ongoing career development- Multiple career pathways with wrap around support to help you grow your career, your way 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 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: Enrolment into a level 7 ECE Bachelor or Graduate Diploma course 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
