Whānau-Driven Centre Coordinator

Playcentre New Zealand; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Playcentre Aotearoa in New Zealand seeks a Centre Coordinator to work with whānau and support staff to build adult capability and leadership in sessions.

You will provide high quality pedagogical guidance, ensure Playcentre philosophy is reflected, and enrich children's learning through a whānau-led approach.

Duties include developing whānau as first educators, modelling sessions, advising on curriculum, health and safety, and ensuring regulatory requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Passion for Playcentre philosophy and empowering whānau.
• Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+.
• Confidence using technology to support learning & administration.
• Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Hold and maintain appropriate First Aid certification.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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

Relationship building

Guidance

Adult education

Technology for learning

Education

Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Level 4+

Tools

First Aid certification

Job description

Playcentre Aotearoa in New Zealand seeks a Centre Coordinator to work with whānau and support staff to build adult capability and leadership in sessions.

You will provide high quality pedagogical guidance, ensure Playcentre philosophy is reflected, and enrich children's learning through a whānau-led approach.

Duties include developing whānau as first educators, modelling sessions, advising on curriculum, health and safety, and ensuring regulatory requirements are met.