ECE Caregiver (BestStart Tauranga Central)
BestStart Education
Listing Description
Description
At BestStart Tauranga Central, we pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn every day. Located in the heart of Tauranga, our centre has strong connections within the local community and a close-knit teaching team that works together to create meaningful learning experiences for every child.
We believe in building strong relationships with tamariki and whānau, celebrating each child's individuality, and supporting learning through play, exploration and genuine care. We are now looking for a warm and enthusiastic ECE Caregiver to join our team on a fixed-term basis covering parental leave from August 2026 through to August 2027, working alongside our 2–5 year olds.
About the Role
As a valued member of our teaching team, you'll help create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where children can learn, grow and thrive. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues and whānau to support children's development through meaningful relationships, play-based learning and responsive caregiving.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a genuine passion for working with young children aged 2–5 years
- Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Is reliable, proactive and a strong team player
- Has a caring, positive and enthusiastic approach
- Enjoys supporting children's learning through play and everyday experiences
- Brings great communication skills and a willingness to learn
Why Join BestStart?
At BestStart, we value our people and are committed to creating supportive teams where everyone can thrive. Our benefits include:
- Discounted childcare
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Leadership support and mentoring
- A supportive, values-driven team culture
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young learners and would love to be part of a supportive and fun team, we'd love to hear from you!
Application details
Applications Close: 10/06/2026 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.
