BestStart Stokes Valley Wellington

Teacher-in-training O2s

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 Stokes Valley:

• are located down the end of Young Grove, a quiet cul de sac, in the heart of Stokes Valley 
• a small but close team with each teacher bringing their own unique skills to the table 
• value our community and understand it takes a village to raise a child 
• take pride in creating a warm, loving environment for both children and their families, where feedback and working together in partnership is valued.

About the benefits

• Full Pay Parity
• Paid study support for year 2 and 3 teachers-in-training* 
• Online learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform. Access to tailored PLD
• We will support you in taking your career to the next level 
• Multiple career pathways with wraparound support to help you grow your career, your way 
• Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross* 
• Free annual flu vaccinations 
• Confidential counselling through EAP 
• Wellbeing programme 
• Sick days available from the day you start. 

About the role: 

BestStart Stokes Valley is seeking a passionate and motivated teacher-in-training to join our established and tight-knit 2 to 5-year-old team. Our focus is using our passion for teaching to provide quality education to the children in our community.  

This is a permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.  

Role requirements: 

• 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 Whāriki and hold compliance in a high regard 
• A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through pedagogical practices.