9.75 hours per week | Part-time | Starting 16 June 2026
- Tuesday 8.45am – 1.45pm
- Friday 8.45am – 2.30pm
- Fixed term position during term time only
Ending 23 October 2026
About you:
You will support parents and caregivers to confidently run sessions, model Playcentre philosophy, and enhance children’s learning, while fostering a strong whānau-led culture by building members’ knowledge, confidence, and leadership.
You will also have:
- Passion for Playcentre philosophy and empowering whānau
- Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification Level 4+
- Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to complete
- Confidence using technology to support learning & administration
- Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Permanent NZ work rights
- Hold a current First Aid Certificate or be prepared to complete this.
- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa
About the role:
The Session Facilitator works 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.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Engage children in playful, stimulating, and imaginative experiences that encourage exploration, problem-solving, and independence.
- Foster strong, responsive relationships with tamariki, recognising their individual strengths, interests, and cultural diversity.
- Promote inclusive learning by encouraging communication, expression, and the development of positive learning dispositions.
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About us:
Formed in 1941, Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa – Playcentre Aotearoa is a licensed early childhood education provider and charitable trust. With a philosophy of empowering ‘parents as first educators’, Playcentre seeks to empower whānau and tamariki to work, play, learn and grow together, and today has over 400 centres nationwide.
How to apply:
We encourage interested applicants to apply now via the form below, as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them.
This ad will close on 6 June 2026.
For any queries, please contact us at [email protected], using “LSI SF St Leonards” in the subject line. All applications should be submitted via the form below.