ECE Caregiver (BestStart Raureka)

BestStart Education

Hastings, Hawke's Bay
Permanent
Part-time

21 days ago

Part Time
Application Closes 14 Sep 2025
Hawkes Bay - Hastings
Preschool Teacher

BestStart Raureka is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Caregiver to join our warm and supportive team. Our well-established centre is located in the heart of Raureka, just a short walk from two primary schools, local shops, and a park. Our philosophy is grounded in Kaupapa Māori principles, and we pride ourselves on providing quality care and education to the tamariki in our community.About the roleWe're looking for a nurturing and reliable person to assist with the day-to-day running of our centre. In this role, you'll work alongside qualified Kaiako to:

Support tamariki during daily routines, kai times, and sleep times
Supervise and engage children in play and learning experiences
Help meet the basic needs of children in your care
Build strong, respectful relationships with tamariki, whānau, and colleagues
Be open to learning and contributing to a positive team environment

This is a permanent position, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. An ECE qualification is not required, but experience working with children under five, particularly infants and toddlers, is essential.This role will be based in either our Ngā Puāwai Room (2-5 years) supporting older tamariki in their learning and independence, or in our Ngā Tipu Room (infants and toddlers) nurturing our youngest learners. In our Ngā Tipu Room, you'll create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment that fosters social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. For either age group, we are looking for someone patient, flexible, dedicated, and focused on building strong relationships with children and their whānau.Why choose BestStart?At BestStart, we value our people and the positive impact they make every day. We offer:

Ongoing learning through our Whare Ako online platform
Support to grow your career in ECE
$2,000* for referring a qualified teacher
Discounted childcare
Subsidised health insurance with Southern Cross*
Free annual flu vaccinations
Access to confidential counselling (EAP)
Wellbeing programmes and sick leave from your first day
Additional one week's leave for 10 years' service

Join us! If you're passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for tamariki, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to join our team at BestStart Raureka.

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