Island Bay Playcentre are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Session Support Worker to join our well-resourced and vibrant Playcentre Community for two sessions per week. You will work alongside our members and tamariki to guide session activities, facilitate learning using child led play and positive guidance. 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.

Position description:

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Position details:

Island Bay Playcentre

Mondays and Wednesdays 8.45am – 1.00pm, during school term time only. This is a fixed term position beginning 24 April 2023 and ending 22 September 2023.

The ideal candidate will:
• Hold a Playcentre Course 3 qualification, or equivalent, or higher Early Childhood Education qualification;
• Preferably hold a current First Aid Certificate, or be prepared to complete this.

Desirable skills and experience will... include:
• A passion for Playcentre and our philosophy;
• Knowledge and understanding of how to apply Te Whariki and a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi;
• Great time management and with strong interpersonal and communication skills, and experience at centre level communicating with both tamariki and adults;
• An ability to support and empower parents, whanau and caregivers in their role as Kaiako.
• A willingness to upskill and meet new Playcentre qualification requirements as required;
• Confidence when speaking within a group.
• A passion for supporting Te Reo Māori and tikanga and engaging all whānau to feel a sense of belonging on our session.

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

How to apply:

Applications close 31 March 2023.

Apply by sending your CV & cover letter to [email protected]. Please include "LNI SSW – Island Bay" in the subject line. Please contact us to request a position description or for further information.

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