ECE Caregiver (BestStart Cornwall Street)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
Are you passionate about caring for our youngest tamariki? BestStart Cornwall Street is looking for a warm, dedicated Caregiver to join our infants room team, working 30–40 hours per week, Monday–Friday.
About BestStart Cornwall Street
Our centre is located close to the city centre, schools, parks, and local amenities – making it a convenient spot for both families and staff. With a strong reputation for high-quality care and education, we provide an environment where every child feels safe, nurtured, and ready to explore. Our close-knit team is supportive and welcoming, offering opportunities for professional and personal growth.
Why choose us?
At BestStart we are committed to being a progressive and adaptable leader in the ECE sector. Our Teachers and Caregivers are valued for the positive difference they make in children's lives.
We offer:
- Ongoing learning through Whare Ako – our online learning platform
- Support to grow your career in ECE
- Refer a Qualified Teacher and receive $2000*
- Discounted childcare
- Subsidised health insurance*
- Free annual flu vaccinations
- Access to confidential counselling (EAP)
- Wellbeing programme and sick leave available from day one
- One week of additional leave for 10 years' long service
About the role
As a Caregiver in our infants room, you'll play a key part in creating a warm, loving, and stimulating environment for our youngest tamariki. Working alongside our experienced teaching team, you'll support children as they grow, discover, and develop.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Providing nurturing care and meaningful interactions with infants
- Supporting and extending children's learning through play
- Working collaboratively with your team, covering breaks, and engaging in centre-wide activities
- Contributing to a fun, positive, and inclusive team culture
What we're looking for
- A genuine love of working with infants and toddlers
- Previous experience caring for children under five
- Initiative, reliability, and the ability to follow direction
- A commitment to making a positive difference in children's lives
An ECE qualification is not required for this role.
Join us! If you're ready to make a real difference and become part of a supportive and passionate team, click Apply Now, we can't wait to welcome you to BestStart Cornwall Street!
Application details
Applications Close: 19/10/2025 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.
