Session facilitator

We’re seeking a vibrant, motivated, creative, and passionate educator with a sparkling personality to join our well-resourced centre to support our tamariki, parents and whānau in facilitating child led play.

You will work alongside our centre whānau to open the sessions and guide activities, facilitate learning for our members and tamariki while role modelling child led play and positive guidance.

You will support whānau in the use of Te Reo Māori, encourage participation in the Playcentre Education programme to increase qualification levels at our centre, and demonstrate the benefits of participating to whānau.

Let your inner author shine writing learning stories highlighting tamariki achievements, developments, learning and wonders while supporting whānau with exploring their light bulb moments.

We are all about mentoring and supporting parents/whānau/members/tamariki as they explore and learn with their children during these very special years.

Start: 28 April 2025

Days & hours: Monday & Thursdays 9.15am–1.15pm. This is a permanent position during term time only.

We will be reviewing applications upon receipt.

The ideal candidate will:

1. Hold a Playcentre Course 3 qualification or higher or an Early Childhood qualification of Level 4 or higher.
2. Hold a current First Aid Certificate or be willing to achieve this.

Desirable skills and experience will include:

1. Knowledge and understanding of Te Whāriki and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
2. A passion for Playcentre and our philosophy.
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with tamariki and adults.
4. Passion for empowering and engaging with all whānau to feel a sense of belonging on our sessions.
5. Knowledge of ECE regulations.
6. Ability to use technology.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

How to apply

For further information, a position description or to apply for this role with your CV and cover letter, please contact vacancies@playcentre.org.nz using "USI SF Diamond Harbour" in the subject line.

Type: Playcentre
Maximum licensed places: 21

Physical address:
Purau Road, Diamond Harbour