Playgroup Facilitator, Whakatāne
Part Time (24 hours per week), Fixed Term

Eastbay REAP is excited to recruit a Playgroup Facilitator for our Early Childhood Education team, based in Whakatāne. Our Community Playgroups engage with local whānau, providing another option for early years learning. We focus on learning activities, including play, language and identity-based topics. As a Playgroup Facilitator you will be responsible for providing support and advice to caregivers and maintaining high quality curriculum-based activities for tamariki.

The days of work are set around our Whakatāne Playgroup, Monday to Thursday with a rostered day off Rāmere/Friday. The successful candidate will have proven facilitation skills, and experience with or a strong understanding of a strengths-based, culturally appropriate approach to learning. Qualifications related to early years are preferred but not required.

Apply by submitting your CV and Cover Letter to Brooke Anderson via email at [email protected]. Please highlight why you applied for this role, what you would bring, and why you would be our best candidate. For compliance reasons, your CV must include work history for the past five years. If you have a period of not working during this time, please indicate this in your CV or Cover Letter (e.g. stay-at-home parent, studying, etc). For a copy of the application pack and full PD, visit our website -www.eastbayreap.org.nz/vacancies

Eastbay REAP closes for holidays from the 13th December and opening again 13th January 2025. Please don’t worry if you haven’t heard back from us over this time, we will be in touch regarding your application the week of 13th January 2025.

Applications close: 12th January 2025, at 5pm

Interviews will be held the week of 20th January 2025.

Please note: Police vetting, and referee, qualification, and employment history checks are part of our employment process for this role.