We’re seeking a vibrant, motivated, creative, and passionate educator with a sparkling personality to join our well-resourced centre to support our tamariki, parents and whānau in facilitating child led play.
You will work alongside our Centre whānau to open the sessions and guide activities, facilitate learning for our members and tamariki while role modelling child led play and positive guidance.
To support whānau in the use of Te Reo Māori, encourage participation in the Playcentre Education programme to increase qualification levels at our centre, and demonstrate the benefits of participating to whānau.
Let your inner author shine writing leaning stories highlighting tamariki achievements, developments, learning and wonders while supporting whānau with their exploring their light bulb moments.
We are all about mentoring and supporting parents/ whānau /members/tamariki as they explore and learn with their children during these very special years.
Position description:
Start date:
4 June 2024
Location:
Waimamaku Playcentre.
Days & hours:
Wednesdays and Fridays 10.00am – 2.00pm. This is a permanent position, during school term time only.
There is also an additional casual position available to relieve at Rawene Playcentre when required.
We will begin interviewing suitable candidates as applications come in and could appoint to this position before the application period has closed.
The ideal candidate must have the following:
- Hold a Playcentre Course 3 qualification or higher or an Early Childhood qualification of Level 4 or higher.
- A current First Aid Certificate or be willing to achieve this.
Please contact us if you have queries about your qualifications in relation to this role.
Desirable skills and experience will include:
- Knowledge and understanding of Te Whāriki and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- A passion for Playcentre and our philosophy.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with tamariki and adults.
- An ability to support and empower parents, whānau 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:
31 May 2024
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 SF Waimamaku” in the subject line.