Centre Coordinator: Whānau-Led Early Learning (Part-Time)

Pokeno Playcentre; Auckland; On-site; NZD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Playcentre Aotearoa is seeking a Centre Coordinator in Auckland to work 11 hours a week during term time. You will collaborate with whānau and staff to support sessions that reflect Playcentre philosophy and enrich children's learning.

The role focuses on building adult capability, providing pedagogical guidance, and ensuring sessions meet health and safety and regulatory requirements, with strong emphasis on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori cultural values.

Qualifications

• First Aid certification and health and safety awareness.
• Te Whāriki knowledge relevant to ECE practice.
• Commitment to Playcentre philosophy and whānau empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Developing whānau to be the first and best educators for their tamariki by ensuring rich, meaningful, child-led curriculum experiences
• Role-modelling and supporting the delivery of high quality, whānau-led sessions
• Providing advice and support to centre whānau focusing on curriculum, adult education and health and safety to support session delivery
• Ensure sessions meet regulatory and legislative requirements including Health and Safety obligations
• Recognise the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how they relate to Playcentre and actively engage in promotion of Māori cultural values

Skills

First Aid

Te Whāriki knowledge

Health and safety awareness

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

Tech to support learning and administration

Job description

Playcentre Aotearoa is seeking a Centre Coordinator in Auckland to work 11 hours a week during term time. You will collaborate with whānau and staff to support sessions that reflect Playcentre philosophy and enrich children's learning.

The role focuses on building adult capability, providing pedagogical guidance, and ensuring sessions meet health and safety and regulatory requirements, with strong emphasis on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Māori cultural values.