Akaroa Playcentre Canterbury

Session Facilitator

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.

• 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.

Position details

• Commencing 8 April 2026
• Tuesday and Thursday 10.00am – 2.00pm (including a 30-minute unpaid break), 4 hours per week
  • Start and finish times may be negotiable between the hours of 9am and 2pm
• Permanent position during school term-time only

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.

You will also have:

• Playcentre Course 3 or higher, or a Level 4+ Early Childhood qualification
• 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
• Minimum Course 3 of the Playcentre Education Diploma or equivalent ECE Qualification (L4 or above desired)
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate or be prepared to complete this.
• NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.