Session facilitator

Kohukohu Playcentre; Northland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a vibrant and passionate educator to join their well-resourced centre. This role involves guiding child-led play and supporting whānau while fostering a sense of belonging. You will be instrumental in facilitating learning, mentoring parents, and writing engaging learning stories that celebrate the achievements of tamariki. If you have a strong commitment to early childhood education and a passion for community engagement, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact during these formative years.

Qualifications

• Hold a Playcentre Course 3 qualification or higher.
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to achieve.

Responsibilities

• Guide activities and facilitate learning for members and tamariki.
• Support whānau in using Te Reo Māori and encourage participation.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Child Led Play

Empowerment of Whānau

Education

Playcentre Course 3 qualification

Early Childhood qualification Level 4

Tools

Technology Usage

Job description

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.

To 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.

Days & hours:

Monday 11.30am–3pm and Thursday 10am–1pm. 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 or higher.
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate or be willing to achieve this.

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.
• 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 "UNI SF Kohukohu" in the subject line.

Type: Playcentre
Maximum licenced places: 20

Physical address:
Cnr Kohukohu Road and Beach Road, Kohukohu