ECE Caregiver (BestStart Gillies Ave) - ref. i243703
Are you passionate about supporting young children in a nurturing, engaging, and supportive environment? BestStart Gillies Avenue is looking for a warm, reliable Caregiver to join our Infants team on a permanent, full-time basis (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday), with flexibility to work across our centre.
Located in the heart of Epsom, our centre embraces the philosophy that ""It takes a village to raise a child,"" grounded in the value of Whanaungatanga—a true sense of belonging. We're part of a vibrant, multicultural community with easy motorway access for commuting families.Our experienced and passionate team of kaiako creates a nurturing space with spacious natural playgrounds and excellent indoor-outdoor flow. We pride ourselves on strong community connections, local excursions, and collaborative projects that support holistic, child-led learning and development.
40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Epsom, Auckland
About the Role:
As a caregiver, you'll work alongside our teaching team to support tamariki in a busy, fast-paced environment. We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience with younger children, particularly infants and toddlers
- Is confident with documentation and daily care routines
- Brings positive energy and a team-first attitude
- Can take initiative and work collaboratively in a dynamic environment
- Has a genuine love for working with children (no ECE qualification required)
What We're Looking For:
- Experience with children under five (especially infants and toddlers)
- A genuine love for working with tamariki
- Someone who's proactive, a team player, and takes direction well
- No ECE qualification required
Why Join Us?
At BestStart, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer:
- Ongoing professional development and online learning via Whare Ako
- Career growth opportunities within a nationwide network
- $2,000 referral bonus for recommending Qualified Teachers
- Subsidised health insurance, free flu shots, and access to EAP support
- Sick leave from day one
- One week of additional leave after 10 years of service
If you're caring, proactive, and looking to be part of a team that values connection, learning, and child-led development, click Apply Now. We can't wait to welcome you to BestStart Gillies Avenue.