Job Category: Session FacilitatorJob Type: Part Time PermanentJob Location: Canterbury Upper South IslandA Session Facilitator assists parents, caregivers, and whanau in ensuring sessions run smoothly, supports parents in their role as kaiako, and caters to children's needs while role modeling Playcentre philosophy and current practices.
The role fosters a whanau-led culture, supports emerging leadership, and helps parents gain the skills and tools to become more confident in running sessions themselves.Lyttleton Street Playcentre is seeking two motivated and enthusiastic Session Facilitators 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.
Our Session Facilitators are leaders who encourage others to thrive; you will model Playcentre philosophy and good practice while supporting whanau to gain confidence to have a go themselves.Position Description: Click here to viewStart Date: 27 January 2025Location: Lyttleton Street PlaycentreDays & Hours: We have two part-time positions available: one for Mondays and Tuesdays from 9.00am to 1.00pm, and another for Thursdays and Fridays from 9.00am to 1.00pm, during school term time only.
The actual days worked are subject to negotiation with the successful candidates.
These are permanent positions beginning at the end of January 2025.The Ideal Candidates Will:Hold a Playcentre Course 3 qualification, OR;Hold a Level 4 Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care, Playcentre Course 4 qualification, or higher Early Childhood Education qualification, OR;Hold a Primary Teaching qualification and have completed or be prepared to complete the Playcentre Primary Teacher Bridging Award.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 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 Maori and tikanga and engaging all whanau 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: 31 January 2025.To apply for this position, send your CV and Cover Letter to ******.
Please include "USI SF Lyttleton St" in the subject line.
Requests for further information are welcomed.
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