Early Years Educator / Childcare PractitionerJoin Our Passionate Childcare Team!
Are you enthusiastic about helping children learn, grow, and thrive? We are looking for caring, dedicated, and energetic Early Years Educators to join our supportive and professional team.
Whether you're newly qualified or bringing valuable experience, we offer excellent opportunities for career progression, ongoing training, and a positive workplace where your contribution is truly valued.
What You'll Do
As an Early Years Educator, you will:
- Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can flourish.
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning activities.
- Support each child's social, emotional, physical, and educational development.
- Observe, assess, and record children's progress.
- Promote children's confidence, independence, and wellbeing.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and inclusive learning environment.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Follow best practice policies and procedures to ensure high-quality care and education.
- Encourage every child to achieve their full potential at their own pace.
What We're Looking For
Essential Requirements:
- QQI/FETAC Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education (or equivalent recognised qualification).
- Qualification recognised by DCEDIY (formerly DCYA) if obtained outside Ireland.
- Experience working in a childcare or early years setting.
- Fluent English with excellent communication skills.
- A genuine passion for working with children.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Flexible, positive, and eager to learn.
Why Join Us?
We are committed to supporting our employees through continuous professional development and genuine career growth opportunities.
Benefits Include:
✅ Competitive hourly rate: €15 – €17.50 per hour
✅ Career progression opportunities
✅ Trainee Management Programme
✅ Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
✅ In-house and external training opportunities
✅ Employee recognition and appreciation initiatives
✅ Quarterly Team Nights Out
✅ EPIC Christmas Party with Free bar!
✅ Staff wellbeing programme
✅ Mentoring and support from experienced colleagues
✅ Company pension scheme
✅ Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
✅ Statutory sick pay
✅ Company events and team-building activities
✅ Relocation opportunities within our childcare services
Position Details
Job Types: Full-Time and Part-Time Permanent Positions Available
Working Hours:
- Monday to Friday
- Operating Hours: 7:00am – 6:30pm
Application Questions
Please confirm:
- Do you hold a minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in Childcare (or equivalent)?
- If qualified outside Ireland, is your qualification recognised by DCEDIY?
- When are you available to start?
- Have you obtained police clearance/vetting for any country where you have lived for 6 consecutive months or more since turning 18?
Required Documentation
Successful candidates will be required to provide:
- Two written references from previous employers
- Qualification certificates (and English translations if applicable)
- Valid photo identification
- Proof of address in Ireland (required for Garda Vetting)
- Current CV
- Contact details for two character referees
- Completion certificate for the Tusla Children First E-Learning Programme
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you have a genuine love of children and want to build a rewarding career in early years education, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team that values, supports, and invests in its people.
Pay: €15.00-€17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
