Session facilitator

5 days ago


Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Glendene Playcentre Full time

Part time, Fixed term, FTTE up to: 0.1, Start Date: 28/04/2025, End Date: 15/12/2025.

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.

Glendene 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 and model Playcentre philosophy and good practice while supporting whānau to gain confidence to have a go themselves.

Start: 28 April 2025

Days & hours: Monday 9.15am–12.30pm. This is a fixed term position ending 15 December 2025.

We will be reviewing applications upon receipt.

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 on 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 "UNI SF Glendene" in the subject line.

Type: Playcentre
Maximum licensed places: 30

Physical address:
Patts Avenue Reserve 7a Patts Avenue, Glendene, Auckland

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