Whangamata Playcentre Waikato

Session Facilitator – Whangamatā Playcentre

Whangamatā Playcentre is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Session Facilitator to join our well-resourced and vibrant Playcentre Community for two sessions per week. You will work alongside our members and tamariki to guide session activities, facilitate learning using child led play and positive guidance. 

Start date: 14 October 2024.

Location: Whangamatā Playcentre.

Days & hours: Tuesdays 9.15am–11.45am with an additional 30 minutes of non-contact time and Wednesdays 9.15am–1pm with an additional 30 minutes of non-contact time, during school term time only. This is a fixed term position, ending 11 April 2025.

The candidate must have:

• 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:

• A passion for Playcentre and our philosophy;
• Knowledge and understanding of how to apply Te Whariki and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi;
• Great time management and with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and experience at centre level communicating with both tamariki and adults;
• An ability to support and empower parents, whanau, and caregivers in their role as Kaiako.
• A willingness to upskill and meet new Playcentre qualification requirements as required;
• Confidence when speaking within a group.
• A passion for supporting Te Reo Māori and tikanga and engaging all whānau to feel a sense of belonging on our session.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Closing date: 28 August 2024.

How to apply:

For further information, a position description or to apply for this role with your CV and Cover Letter, please contact vacancies@playcentre.org.nz. Please include “CNI SF Whangamatā" in the subject line.