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 401 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.
We are searching for motivated and enthusiastic Programme Facilitators 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.
Position description:
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Start date:
Can be negotiated with the successful applicant
Days & hours:
Tuesdays and Fridays 9.15am – 12.45pm. 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.
- Or a 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:
Until position is filled
How to apply:
Click the Apply Now button below to submit your application.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the role, please contact us at [email protected], using “LNI PF Havelock North” in the subject line.