ECE Caregiver (BestStart Ferry Road)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
Join a passionate, fun-loving team at BestStart Ferry Road! We're a vibrant, open-plan centre where culture thrives and learning comes alive. With three colourful rooms for over 2-year-olds, a strong focus on creativity, sustainability, and our Set for School programme, every day is full of meaningful learning experiences.
This is a permanent position working 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday on a set shift from 9am - 4pm.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Beautiful, open-plan classrooms designed for exploration and play
- A supportive, close-knit team that celebrates collaboration and fun
- A centre philosophy embracing diversity, culture, and community
- Opportunities to grow your skills and make a real difference in children's lives
About You:
- Caring, reliable, and energetic – ready to bring joy to young learners
- Excited to create engaging experiences for curious minds
- Experience with toddlers is a bonus, but a big heart is essential
What You'll Do:
- Provide nurturing care and early learning experiences for our tamariki
- Support and engage in centre activities across all classrooms
- Help prepare children for their next adventure through our Set for School programme
- Be an active part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and growth
Why BestStart?
- Access Whare Ako, our online learning platform
- Career development support and learning opportunities
- $2000 referral reward for qualified teachers
- Discounted childcare and wellbeing support, including subsidised health insurance, free flu vaccinations, EAP counselling, and more
- Sick leave from day one and long-service leave benefits
Role Requirements:
- A love for children under 5 and experience working with young learners
- Initiative, reliability, and ability to work as part of a team
- No ECE qualification required for this role
If you're ready to join a team where every day is an adventure, apply now and help us make a difference at BestStart Ferry Road!
Application details
Applications Close: 15/02/2026 Apply online for this role or contact BestStart Educare Limited for more information.
BestStart Education
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 isto 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.
