Session Facilitator - Various Canterbury Playcentres

We're seeking a vibrant, motivated, creative, and passionate educator with a sparkling personality to join our well-resourced centreto support our tamariki, parents and whānau in facilitating child led play.
You will work alongside ourCentre whānauto open the sessions and guide activities, facilitate learning for our members and tamariki while role modelling child led play and positive guidance.
The successful candidate will 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 learning stories highlighting tamariki achievements, developments, learning and wonders while supporting whānau to explore 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 details: Start date:

16 June 2025

Location:

Various centres around the canterbury region

Days & hours:

This casual position offers hours as and when required.

We will begin reviewing applications and may appoint before

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a Playcentre Course 3 qualification or higher or an Early Childhood qualification of Level 4 orhigher.
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate or be willing to achieve this.
• Hold a primary teaching qualification and be prepared to undertake a Playcentre Bridging Course

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.
• Passion for empowering and engaging with all whānau to feel a sense of belonging on our sessions.
• Knowledge of ECE regulations or willingness to upskill
• Ability to use technology

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Closing date:

30 August 2025

How to apply:

For further information, a position description or to apply for this role with your CV and Cover Letter, please contact using "USI SF Canterbury Various" in the subject line