If you're seeking a professional environment where fun, food, and celebration are part of the culture, we are the perfect fit!
At Botany Junction, our passionate team celebrates culture, identity, and milestones with tamariki and whānau. As a mid-sized centre, we embrace play-based learning, fostering exploration and growth while building meaningful connections.
We're seeking a calm, respectful, and quick-thinking team player with strong communication, time management, flexibility, and adaptability. If you're open-minded, reflective, have a good sense of humor, and enjoy working in a fun, professional environment, we'd love to hear from you!
This is a permanent position working 40 hours Monday-Friday.
Role requirements:
We're looking for a natural leader who shares our values and vision and has a good understanding of programme planning and assessment as well as a drive and passion for growth.
As well as:
B Ed / Dip Teaching Level 7 (ECE or Primary) and current Teacher Certification
A strong understanding of programme planning, pedagogy, and curriculum
Good knowledge of the current ECE Regulations, Te Whariki and hold compliance in high regard
Passion and commitment for teaching and learning with a focus on delivering quality
Joining Best Start means joining a whanau. It is a place where innovation thrives and where we celebrate the wins - big and small! Bring your unique self to work. It doesn't matter who you are; if you're passionate about making a difference, you belong here. Help us provide the highest quality care and education for our tamariki.
Why work for Best Start?
Here at Best Start, we are committed to being a progressive and responsive leader in the ECE sector where our Teachers are recognised for the positive difference they make in children’s lives. We offer a great benefits package to our people which includes:
Best Start has opted into FULL pay parity!
Discounted childcare - access to discounted after school care in selected locations
Subsidised health insurance - Free Flu vaccinations - Confidential counselling through EAP
Leadership programmes for current and future leaders
Multiple career pathways with wrap-around support to help you grow your career, your way
Fully funded Teacher Certification
Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000
One week additional leave for 10 years long service recognition
Our Organisation:
At Best Start, 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. Our focus is to provide quality education to the children in our community and we are excited to be involved in research around children's Oral language and Self-regulation - Kia Timata Pai. This research involves around 1,600 Best Start pre-schoolers!

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