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Session facilitator

Prebbleton Playcentre

Canterbury

On-site

NZD 30,000 - 50,000

Part time

9 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a passionate session facilitator to join their vibrant community. This role involves guiding children through engaging, child-led play while fostering a sense of belonging among families. You will lead Outdoor Explorers sessions, ensuring safety and planning exciting excursions. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and a strong commitment to early childhood education principles. Join a supportive team dedicated to empowering children and families in their learning journey.

Qualifications

  • Must hold a Playcentre Course 3 or Early Childhood qualification Level 4 or higher.
  • Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

  • Guide session activities and facilitate learning through child-led play.
  • Lead Outdoor Explorers sessions and ensure safety during excursions.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Child-led Play Facilitation
Leadership
Knowledge of ECE Regulations
Technology Usage

Education

Playcentre Course 3 qualification
Early Childhood qualification Level 4

Tools

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Prebbleton Playcentre Canterbury

Session facilitator

Part time, Permanent, FTTE up to: 0.1

Early learning / kōhanga reo

Belonging / Mana Whenua, Contribution / Mana Tangata, Communication / Mana Reo, Exploration / Mana Aotūroa, Well-being / Mana Atua

Listed 1:45 pm 11 April 2025 Closes 31 May 2025 Vacancy reference #: 1HAn7R

Playcentre Aotearoa is a well-known and loved early childhood organisation with over 80 years of supporting parents to take the lead in their children’s learning through play. Playcentre operates over 400 Playcentres throughout the country.

Prebbleton Playcentre is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic session facilitator 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. You will be a leader who encourages others to thrive; you will model Playcentre philosophy and good practice while supporting whānau to gain confidence to have a go themselves. This role involves leading an Outdoor Explorers session, where the group visits local sites every Wednesday. You will also prepare Excursion Forms and RAMS, ensuring safety during the Explorer session and travel to various sites, typically near Prebbleton Playcentre.

Start: 28 April 2025

Days & hours: Wednesdays 9am–1pm. This is a permanent position during term time only.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Hold a Playcentre Course 3 qualification or higher or an Early Childhood qualification of Level 4 or higher.
  • Hold a current First Aid Certificate or be willing to achieve this.

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 in our sessions.
  • Knowledge of ECE regulations.
  • Ability to use technology.

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

How to apply

For further information, a position description, or to apply for this role with your CV and Cover Letter, please contact vacancies@playcentre.org.nz using "USI SF Prebbleton" in the subject line.

Rebecca Congalton
vacancies@playcentre.org.nz
(027) 880 5252

Vacancy link:
www.playcentre.org.nz/vacancies/

Vacancy reference #: 1HAn7R

Prebbleton Playcentre NZ

ECE centre details
Prebbleton Playcentre

Type: Playcentre
Maximum licensed places: 29

Service ID: 70104
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Physical address:
70 Tosswill Road, Prebbleton

Postal Address:
Porirua 5026

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