Part-time Playgroup Co-ordinator

 

Kapiti Uniting Parish is seeking to employ a person for 11 hours per week, to lead and co-ordinate Playgroups for parents/carers and preschool children, two mornings a week during primary school terms, including pastoral support to families. The overall aim of the Playgroups is to support and enhance outreach activities of the Parish by providing a place for parents/caregivers and young children to meet on a regular basis within a secure, caring and supportive environment that reflects the essential tenets of the Christian faith.

 

The Playgroup Co-ordinator will be responsible for the two existing playgroups within the Parish:

 

Raumati Playgroup                  Monday              9.30 am to 11.30 am

Waikanae Playgroup                Friday                  9.30 am to 11.30 am

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Personal specifications:

 

• The Playgroup Co-ordinator will need an understanding of local communities as well as the Kapiti Uniting Parish and its place and influence in the community.

• As this is an essential part of the outreach ministry of the Parish the Playgroup Co-ordinator will demonstrate the Christian faith and build links with the Ministry team and other church members in the Parish.

• Appropriate qualifications, which may include a teaching background in early childhood or primary, previous Playcentre experience or qualifications. Previous experience in any of the helping professions and a desire to participate in an appropriate way in this outreach programme of the Parish may also be considered.

• The Co-ordinator will be capable of meeting all aspects of the job description in a responsible and committed way. Oversight will be provided by the Playgroup’s support committee and individual support will be available from a designated experienced person on a regular basis in order to achieve desired outcomes.

• Have a clean current driver’s licence.

• Hold a current My Vaccine Pass.

• The following may be completed at the time of employment: police vetting process and criminal convictions check including traffic infringements.

• Eligibility to work in New Zealand.

 

Please send your application form, CV, and a covering letter - outlining your experience relevant to the key accountabilities and deliverables contained in the Job Description to:

 

Secretary of Parish Council

Kapiti Uniting Parish

10 Weka Road

Raumati Beach, Paraparaumu 5032

Or email to kapitiuniting@outlook.com