Session facilitator - Hanmer Springs Playcentre

Hanmer Springs Playcentre; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading playcentre in Canterbury is seeking a part-time Session Facilitator. The role involves supporting child-led play, engaging with parents, and mentoring families in a vibrant learning environment. Ideal candidates will have early childhood qualifications and a passion for empowering whānau. This position is a great opportunity to influence early childhood learning in a supportive and well-resourced centre.

Qualifications

• Hold a Playcentre Course 3 qualification or higher or an Early Childhood qualification of Level 4 or higher.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support tamariki and whānau in facilitating child-led play.
• Guide activities and facilitate learning in sessions.
• Mentor parents in the Playcentre Education programme.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Empowerment

Engagement

Knowledge of ECE regulations

Education

Playcentre Course 3 qualification

Early Childhood qualification Level 4 or higher

Current first aid certificate

Primary teaching qualification

Job description

Session Facilitator - Hanmer Springs Playcentre

Part-time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.2

Early learning / kōhanga reo, Certificated teacher

Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

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, 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.

Start date: 4 August

Days and hours:

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

We will review applications upon receipt.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a Playcentre Course 3 qualification or higher or an Early Childhood qualification of Level 4 or higher
• 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 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 foster a sense of belonging during 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 with your CV and cover letter, please contact [e-mail] using 'USI SF Hanmer Springs' in the subject line.

Existing employees should submit an expression of interest.

Type: Playcentre

Maximum licensed places: 25

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