BestStart Riccarton Canterbury

Teacher in-training

BestStart Riccarton is looking for a highly driven, enthusiastic, and driven teacher in-training to work out of our Toddler Room, 2–3-year-old tamariki. The fun starts in our toddler room, where you may develop your teaching style with the help of a dedicated, experienced kaiako.

Our goal at BestStart Riccarton is to provide a welcoming, exciting, and safe atmosphere that fosters aroha. We accomplish this by forming a collaborative relationship with the tamariki and their families, getting to know the tamariki needs and interests, and learning about the goals their parents have for them.

BestStart Riccarton is close enough to the Riccarton Bush to hear the birds singing, we are in the heart of the community, only a few minutes away from the centre of town and close to our major bus routes. Our kaiako love setting up the environments so your child can be seen exploring a range of activities and we want out centre to be a home-away-from-home.

This is a permanent position working 25-32 hours per week, Monday–Friday. Hours are negotiable for the right applicant.

About the benefits

• Full Pay Parity
• Paid study support for Y2–3 Teachers-in-training* 
• Access to tailored PLD opportunities to suit your passions and interests 
• 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. 

Role requirements:  

• Enrolment into a level 7 ECE Bachelor 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.