Session facilitator

Mayfield Kindergarten; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfield Kindergarten seeks a vibrant educator to join their supportive team. The role involves facilitating child-led play, guiding learning activities, and mentoring parents in the Playcentre programme. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and a passion for early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Hold a Playcentre Course 3 qualification or higher or an Early Childhood qualification.
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Primary teaching qualification and prepared to undertake a Bridging Course.

Responsibilities

• Support whānau in using Te Reo Māori and facilitate child-led play.
• Guide activities and mentor parents in the Playcentre Education programme.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of ECE regulations

Ability to use technology

Education

Playcentre Course 3 qualification or higher

Early Childhood qualification of Level 4 or higher

Current First Aid Certificate

Job description

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

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

The successful candidate 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.

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

14 July 2025

Days & hours:

Monday to Wednesday 9.15am–1.15pm. This is a permanent position during term time only.

We will be reviewing applications upon receipt.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a Playcentre Course 3 qualification or higher or an Early Childhood qualification of Level 4 orhigher.
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate or be willing to achieve this.
• Hold a primary teaching qualification and be prepared to undertake a Playcentre Bridging Course

Please contact us if you have queries about your qualifications in relation to this role.

Desirable skills and experience will include:

• Knowledge and understanding of Te Whāriki and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• A passion for Playcentre and our philosophy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with tamariki and adults.
• Passion for empowering and engaging with all whānau to feel a sense of belonging on our sessions.
• Knowledge of ECE regulations or willingness to upskill
• 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 [e-mail] using "USI SF Mayfield " in the subject line

Type: Free Kindergarten
Maximum licenced places: 40

Physical address:
20 R Pearl Baker Drive, Otara, Auckland

Postal Address:
Wellesley Street, Auckland 1141

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