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 description:
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Start date:
14 July 2025
Location:
Akaroa Playcentre
Days & hours:
Tuesday and Thursday 10.00am – 2.00pm (including a 30-minute unpaid break). This is a permanent position during term time only.
Start and finish times may be negotiable between the hours of 9am and 2pm for the successful candidate
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 vacancies@playcentre.org.nz using "USI SF Akaroa" in the subject line.
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