Session Facilitator – Lyttelton Street Playcentre

A Session Facilitator assists parents, caregivers and whānau on session to ensure sessions run smoothly, parents are supported in their role as kaiako and children’s needs are catered for, while role modelling Playcentre philosophy and current practices and fostering whānau-led culture, supporting emerging leadership and supporting parents in gaining the skills and tools to become more confident in running sessions themselves.

Lyttelton Street Playcentre are 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 Facilitator’s are leaders who encourage others to thrive; you will model Playcentre philosophy and good practice while supporting whānau to gain confidence to have a go themselves. 

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 fixed-term positions from 27 January 2025 ending 27 June 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 and 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 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.

Applications close 7 February 2025.

To apply for this position, send your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected].  Please include “USI SF Lyttelton St” in the subject line. Requests for further information are welcomed.