Session Facilitator – Hunterville Playcentre
About Us
Formed in 1941, Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa – Playcentre Aotearoa is a licenced early childhood education provider and charitable trust. With a philosophy of empowering ‘parents as first educators’, Playcentre seeks to empower whānau and tamariki to work, play, learn and grow together, and today has over 400 centres nationwide.
About The Role
The Session Facilitator works 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.
Duties
- Engage children in playful, stimulating, and imaginative experiences that encourage exploration, problem-solving, and independence.
- Foster strong, responsive relationships with tamariki, recognizing their individual strengths, interests, and cultural diversity.
- Promote inclusive learning by encouraging communication, expression, and the development of positive learning dispositions.
Schedule
- Available to start as soon as possible
- Wednesday 8:45am – 12:45pm & Friday 8:45am – 1:15pm, 8.5 hours per week
- Fixed term school term-time only position ending 30 August 2026
About You
The ideal candidate will be able to support parents and caregivers to confidently run sessions, model Playcentre philosophy, and enhance children’s learning, while fostering a strong whānau-led culture by building members’ knowledge, confidence, and leadership.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Playcentre Course 3 or higher, or a Level 4+ Early Childhood qualification
- Current First Aid Certificate or be willing to achieve this
- Strong knowledge of Te Whāriki, ECE regulations, and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi
- Passion for Playcentre philosophy and empowering whānau to feel included and engaged
- Confidence using technology to support learning and administration
- NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa