Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa – Playcentre Aotearoa is a well known and loved Early Childhood organisation with over 80 years of supporting parents to take the lead in their children’s learning through play. Playcentre operates 400 Playcentres throughout the country.
Purpose of the position:
Space is an amazing programme that gives new parents that ‘village’ they need to help raise their baby. Many Space members move on to become Playcentre families.
Mangere Bridge Playcentre and Maungawhau Playcentre are searching for a motivated and enthusiastic Programme Facilitator to join our team. As a Programme Facilitator, you will help parents and their babies connect with other new parents while exploring parenting, children’s development and most importantly, play.
Start date:
As soon as possible
Location:
Mangere Bridge Playcentre and Maungawhau Playcentre
Days & hours:
Wednesday afternoons 12.00pm – 3.00pm at Mangere Bridge Playcentre, and Friday afternoons 12.00pm – 3.00pm at Maungawhau Playcentre. This is a permanent position, during school term time only.
We will begin reviewing applications upon receipt.
The candidate must:
• Have Playcentre Course 3, Level 4 or above or hold an ECE degree or diploma.
• Primary Teaching with Playcentre Primary Teacher Bridging Award preferred but not necessary.
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate or be prepared to complete this.
Desirable skills and experience will include:
• A passion for working with new babies and children (aged up to 6 years) alongside parents and caregivers.
• Knowledge and understanding of the value of Playcentre and its philosophy;
• Knowledge and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and using Te Reo on session;
• Knowledge and understanding of how to apply Te Whāriki;
• Having great interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence speaking within a group.
• Having completed prior Space training will be advantageous but is not necessary.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Closing date:
Open until position is 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 “UNI PF – Mangere & Maungawhau” in the subject line.
Learn more about Space:
https://www.playcentre.org.nz/whatwedo/space-at-playcentre/