YMCA Taranaki currently provides before and after school care services in New Plymouth, based at local primary schools and at YMCA Taranaki's venue. These services provide safe and enjoyable care for children before and after school.
We are looking for fun and bubbly Out of school care assistants on a casual basis to fill in where needed.
The hours of the Out of School Service are as follows:
*Before school care service - 7.30 am to 8.30 am
*After school care service - 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm
*Holiday programme service (school holidays) - 7.30 am to 5.30 pm.
The successful applicant will have the following attributes: -
*Experience working with children
*A current full driver’s licence is essential
*Ability to cope with pressure and think on your feet
*Is positive and has the ability to work constructively as part of a team
*Ability to use initiative and build relationships with families
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills
*Ability to actively engage children in activities and play
*Has a genuine passion, commitment and energy for a child centred role
*Ability to work flexibly in accordance to the needs of the role
*A commitment to the welfare of the child as a priority in the work and decision making
*Good personal presentation and reliable transport
*Strict adherence to health and safety standards and procedures
*Current first aid certificate or the ability to obtain one
If you wish to apply please email your covering letter and CV. The vacancy will close once suitable candidates have been appointed.
YMCA Taranaki is committed to Child Protection and the safeguarding of children and young people in our care and it is our expectation that all staff will operate in a way that reflects this intent. As such we adhere to the requirements under the Children’s Act, i.e police check and references.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $23.50 per hour
Experience:
- working with children: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- clean NZ driver's licence (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
