Session Facilitator – Welcome Bay Playcentre
Bay of Plenty
Welcome Bay are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Session Facilitator to join our well-resourced and vibrant Playcentre Community. You will work alongside our members to open the session and guide session activities, facilitate learning for our members and tamariki using child led play and positive guidance, support the writing of learning stories, and positively support the Playcentre education programme.
Closing date: 27 May 2022
Purpose of the position:
To assist parents/ caregivers and whanau 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.
Start date:
8 June 2022
Position location:
Welcome Bay Playcentre, 333 Welcome Bay Road, Welcome Bay, Tauranga 3112
Hours:
3 sessions – 9.75 hours per week, Monday, Wednesday & Friday 8.45am – 12.00pm.
Term time only.
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a Playcentre Course 3 qualification or higher or an Early Childhood qualification.
- Hold a current First Aid Certificate or be prepared to achieve this.
Desirable skills and experience will include:
- A passion for Playcentre and our philosophy.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with experience at Centre level with tamariki and adults.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Te Whāriki and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Ability to support and empower parents, whānau and caregivers in their role as Kaiako.
- Passion for supporting Te Reo Māori and tikanga and engaging all whānau to feel a sense of belonging on our sessions.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Closing date:
27 May 2022
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] using “CNI SF – Welcome Bay” in the subject line.