Caregiver (BestStart Orewa), Auckland

About the Role With our growing enrolments, we are looking for a dynamic and nurturing toddler caregiver to join our team at BestStart Orewa West. If you are a team player who enjoys engaging alongside our youngest tamariki, this may be the perfect centre for you! Our centre features beautiful, spacious outdoor play areas, providing a wonderful environment for children to explore, learn, and grow. As a fairly new centre, there is plenty of opportunity for your own personal career growth as we continue to expand. You'll be working alongside a team of experienced and passionate teachers who are dedicated to making a positive difference in the daily lives of our little learners.You'll report to the Centre Manager and work closely within a supportive team to provide quality care and education to our tamariki. What You'll Do: Provide exceptional care and education to our infants and toddlers. Engage in meaningful interactions that nurture learning, confidence, and development.Participate fully in centre activities and assist across classrooms as needed. Support the smooth operation of the centre at all levels. This is a permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week, Monday–Friday). What We're Looking For: We are seeking someone who is passionate about making a difference in young children's lives. While an ECE qualification is not required, experience working with children under five—especially toddlers—is essential. A positive attitude, initiative, and the ability to take direction are also key to success in this role.Why Join BestStart? At BestStart, we are committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector, recognising the valuable contributions of our teachers and caregivers. Other Benefits Include: Access to our online learning platform, Whare Ako. Career progression support—we'll help you take your career to the next level!$2,000 referral bonus for recommending a Qualified Teacher. Health and wellbeing support, including: subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross. Free annual flu vaccinations. Confidential counselling through EAP. Sick leave available from day one. Additional week of leave for 10 years of service.How to Apply: Click "Apply Now" and become part of a team that values collaboration, growth, and the joy of teaching. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart Orewa West! Applications Close: 01/05/2025. Apply online for this role or contact BestStart Educare Limited for more information. At BestStart , we are at the forefront of early childhood education, dedicated to making a positive impact and passionate about our work. We offer exceptional early education and award-winning childcare services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.Our primary goal is to deliver high-quality education to the children in our community, and we are actively engaged in groundbreaking research focused on children's oral language development and self-regulation, known as Kia Tīmata Pai. This research initiative involves approximately 1,600 BestStart preschoolers, highlighting our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.BestStart is committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the early childhood education sector. Our educators are highly valued for the transformative role they play in shaping children's lives. We are proud to announce that BestStart has implemented full pay parity, underscoring our dedication to fairness and equity within our organisation.At BestStart , we prioritise the support and growth of our teams through tailored professional development pathways. We believe in nurturing talent and empowering our employees to reach their full potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr