Role Overview:
Do you love the outdoors? Join us in inspiring children through nature-based learning!
Our Nature Kindergarten in Bray, Co. Wicklow provides children with the opportunity to learn, explore and grow through meaningful outdoor experiences every day.
We are looking for passionate, energetic and creative Early Years Educators who share our commitment to child-led, play-based learning and enjoy spending time outdoors.
If you're passionate about early childhood education and believe that muddy boots, fresh air and nature are the perfect ingredients for learning, we'd love to hear from you!
This is a fulltime position (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday.
Benefits:
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Annual salary from €33,280.00
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Assistance with Accommodation
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We celebrate IBEC's National Day of Wellbeing, where we recognise the amazing work our team does.
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More than 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
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Closed for the Christmas Week
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We celebrate various international days throughout the year (Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter) with gifts for staff.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries Celebrations
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Internal Training
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Sick Pay
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Uniform Provided
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Access to discounted health insurance
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Employee and team of the quarter award
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Regular performance reviews
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Social Events
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Free Parking
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Employee Assistance programme
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Educational Assistance programme
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Employee referral Bonus €500 for person referring candidate and €250 for person referred
Role Responsibilities:
As a Nature Kindergarten Educator, you will:
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Create engaging outdoor learning experiences that encourage curiosity, confidence and resilience.
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Support children's development through nature-based, play-led activities.
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Foster a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.
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Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
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Plan and implement activities in line with Aistear and Síolta.
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Ensure the highest standards of health, safety and child safeguarding are maintained at all times.
Required Qualifications:
- All applicants must have minimum QQI / FETAC Level 5 in Childcare. All other qualifications must be recognised by the DCDE.
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All applicants must be eligible to work full time in Ireland.
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We are eager to find a candidate with a genuine passion towards Early Years. The perfect candidate would be hardworking, ambitious, creative and a real team player
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Additional experience and qualifications are highly desirable.
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Garda Vetting (and international police clearance if having lived outside of Ireland for more than 6 months) will also be required.
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