This Role:

Position Objective

To engage playgroup participants in a high-quality playgroup environment based upon Biblical Worldview principles that nurtures the whole child.

Description

The Playgroup Facilitator will be responsible for the day to day running of the playgroup sessions to ensure safe, stimulating play and to provide for the needs of the whole child.

Reporting Line

The position holder reports directly to the Principal of Small World Christian Kindergarten, who reports to the Executive Director of Generations Christian Education.

Responsibilities

A. To ensure the Playgroup programme

● Deliver playgroup programmes for participants (young children and their caregivers).
● Prepare programme materials and setting for playgroup activities.
● Establish positive working relationships with participants and act as a role model.
● Provide a variety of materials and resources for participants to explore, manipulate and use, both in activities and in imaginative play.
● Organise and lead activities, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
● Encourage all participants to interact cooperatively with others and to engage all participants in activities.
● Select, store, order, issue and inventory playroom equipment, materials and supplies.
● Maintain activities, play environment and equipment to ensure the safety of participants.
● Provide positive guidance as caregivers help children develop self-control.
● Take time to listen and respond to participants and encourage them in their play.
● Communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that participants understand.
● Establish positive and constructive relationships with parents and caregivers.

B. Community

● Communicate with parents providing regular and proactive updates and information about their child’s participation in the playgroup sessions.
● To be a positive representative in the community that encourages them to support the Vision and Mission of Generations.

C. Administration

● Prepare weekly updates for parents and caregivers.
● Prepare reports and certificates of attendance for children every term/school year.
● Ensure that play room administrative duties are carried out promptly and thoroughly such as distribution of letters and information to parents, collection and processing of moneys and forms, submission of internal forms.

D. Risk Management

● Monitor participants and the environment for safety and security. Identify areas of risk and work with the Principal and other staff to improve safety and security for all people and property.

E. Other duties as necessary and related.

Organisational Relationships

A. Internal Liaisons: Executive Director, Principal, School teaching and non-teaching staff, Parents, Students and Custodians

B. External Liaisons: New and interested Students and Parents, Vendors, Guests

Accountability & Extent of Authority

The position holder must ensure that he/she operates in accordance with the specific objectives and strategies determined for the effective management of the Group and its Schools’ resources and that decisions made by the position holder are subject to review by the Principal or his/her delegate.

Requirements

A. Experiences, Skills and Knowledge

● Native English speaker
● Enthusiastic, energetic, committed, outgoing, patient, creative and love children
● Experience with the EYFS programme can be an advantage

B. Qualifications

● At least 1 year relevant working experience
● Teacher Registration is preferred but not required