A Session Facilitator assists parents/ caregivers and whānau to ensure sessions run smoothly, session requirements are met, parents are supported in their role as kaiako and children’s learning is catered for.
Hunterville Playcentre is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Session Facilitator to join our well-resourced and vibrant Playcentre Community. You will work alongside our members and tamariki to guide session activities, facilitate learning using child led play and positive guidance, support planning and assessment for learning and positively support the Playcentre education programme. You will be a leader who encourages others to thrive; you will model Playcentre philosophy and good practice while supporting whānau to gain confidence to have a go themselves.
Position description:
Start date:
14 October 2024
Location:
Hunterville Playcentre
Days & hours:
Wednesday & Friday mornings for 8 hours per week, with additional hours available during term breaks by agreement. This is a permanent position, during school term time only.
We will begin interviewing suitable candidates as they apply and may appoint to this position before the application period has closed.
The candidate must have:
- The Playcentre C3 qualification or the New Zealand Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care L4 or a higher ECE qualification or a Primary Teaching qualification, or;
- Hold a Primary Teaching qualification and have completed or be prepared to complete the Primary Teaching Bridging Award
- Preferably hold a current First Aid Certificate or be prepared to complete 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:
Open until position filled
How to apply:
For further information, a position description or to apply for this role with your CV and Cover Letter, please contact [email protected]. Please include “LNI SF Hunterville” in the subject line.