Mytime Play Leader

**_Exciting opportunity to play, learn and build your career with Playgroup NSW_**
- MyTime Play Leader at Glendenning - Wednesday 9.30am -12.30pm
- Casual Position (School Terms Only)
- 3 Hours per week

Playgroup NSW is currently recruiting for a Play Leader (Educator) to support our MyTime Programs in Glendenning. People with lived experience of disability are strongly encouraged for this role.

**Our Vision**

**For every child and family to have a place in their community to connect, learn, and belong.

**Our Purpose**
Playgroup NSW leads and delivers programs and services
that strengthen child development, nurture parent and carer
wellbeing, and connect communities

**About MyTime**

MyTime support groups are a national initiative for parents and carers of children aged 0-18 years with disability or a chronic medical condition. MyTime is an opportunity for members to socialise and share ideas with other parents and carers. The program helps parents find out about available community support and meet others who understand the rewards and intensity of the caring role.

**About the Role**
- communicate with participants about the specific needs of their child;
- support parents in the implementation of positive strategies to assist with the child's development;
- help with set up and pack away of the learning environment and maintain an aesthetically pleasing environment;
- interact positively with children and parents and encourage participation, language development, self-help skills and social interactions that are purposeful activities.
- Attend professional development externally provided by PRC.

**About You**
- Minimum Cert III in Child Related Studies;
- Experience working in an early childhood setting and capacity to work with children with special needs;
- Well-developed knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Strong knowledge of development through play practices and positive parenting strategies;
- A proven capacity and experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse, Indigenous and vulnerable families;
- Ability to lift children and equipment when required;
- Working with Children Check verification letter to present on commencement (essential);
- First Aid Certificate (preferable);