Part Time Educator
- early years educator, Part Time
- Letterkenny
Cashelshanaghan, Ramelton Road, Letterkenny, F92FT85
- Hours of Work:
5 day work week, 10:00p.m.-2.00p.m. Monday – Friday
- Company / Business Name:
Wonderyears Cashelshanaghan
- Closing Date for Applications:
May 2, 2025
Job Description
Here at Wonder years, Educators play a key role in determining the quality of learning and care, which is why we pride ourselves on having an incredibly capable and forward-thinking team. Below are a few of the key roles which are completed by our team on a daily basis:
- 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 in order 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.
Qualifications Required
- Minimum Level 5 required
Job Types: Permanent
Pay: €14.50-€18.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Letterkenny: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience Required
Early childhood education: 1 year (preferred)
Further Information
- 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 School age children groups
- Maintain room, and equipment, to ensure the health and safety of children at all times.
- 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.
How to Apply
qpdo@wonderyearselc.ie