BestStart Tawa South Wellington

Qualified Kaiako

You will be joining a centre that embraces culture, diversity and the uniqueness of every tamariki!

BestStart Tawa South is seeking a passionate and dedicated qualified and certificated teacher to join our energetic and tight-knit team. 

BestStart Tawa South is a well-established centre with an experienced diverse team who enjoy working closely with Whanau to achieve positive learning outcomes for our tamariki. We hold events to celebrates different cultural holidays and we embrace these moments as learning opportunities for ourselves as well as the centre as a whole. 

Our Vision - The Beauty of this place lies in the cultures of the People. We are passionate about our vision and this allows us to celebrate culture, values, language and the identity of every tamariki in our centre.

Our benefits:

• Full Pay Parity
• A supportive teacher mentoring and induction programme  
• Learning through Whare Ako our online learning platform  
• Leadership programme for current and future leaders  
• Discounted childcare 
• Fully funded Teacher Certification  
• 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:  

This position is based on our Māhuri Room, working alongside children aged 2 to 6 years old. Our 'Set for School' program is focusing on 'The Early Reading Program' this will enhance our tamariki learning as they enter primary school. 

This is a permanent position working 40 hours per week Monday-Friday.  

Role requirements:  

• B Ed/Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE) 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 Whāriki and hold compliance in a high regard  
• A strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi through pedagogical practices  
• Commitment for teaching and learning focusing on delivering quality.