Job description

• Building relationships and creating environments which characterise positive experiences and support early childhood development.
• Ensuring communities are inclusive and provide ample opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning and care journey.
• Supporting children’s social and emotional development to facilitate the development of optimum physical and mental health.
• Respond to additional needs and develop care plans to support in conjunction with external professional agencies, parents, and children.
• Proactively engaging all children and parents, encouraging consistent parental involvement.
• Organising events, together with team members, children, and the community.
• Promoting positive transitions to primary school.
• Creating a safe and secure environment for children of all ages to play and explore.

What We Offer:

• Full time – Four Day Week
• Permanent Position
• Competitive Salary
• Attractive Pay scale (experienced educators with a minimum of 3 years’ experience with a Level 6 starting at €15.50 and experienced educators with a minimum of 3 years’ experience with a level 7/8 starting at €18.25)
• Pension Scheme
• Scholarship Programme
• Quality in-house training
• The opportunity to work alongside a forward-thinking team of Early Years Professionals!Benefits:
  • Childcare – Employee discount
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • On site parking

   

  Responsibilities

  • Conduct observations of children under the guidance of Aistear and document these accordingly.
  • Adhere to the policies and procedures of the service.
  • Cleaning, tidying and storage of equipment and toys after use.
  • Co-ordinate the implementation of activities suitable for different age groups
  • Maintain room, and equipment, to always ensure the health and safety of children.
  • Ensure a good standard of hygiene.
  • Organise materials and toys to the benefit of children.
  • Support children’s holistic development through planned activities. All planning must be fully completed on a weekly basis.
  • Attend meetings and undergo training as required.
  • Be aware of child protection procedures and advise manager should you have any concerns about a child.
  • Ensure the standard of your work is of high quality with ongoing efforts to develop new learning.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality, any breach of confidentiality about children or their families will constitute gross misconduct.
  • Perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.
  • Work Location: In person.
  • Ability to commute to Cashelshanaghan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (require