Join a well-established childcare team where you can grow, develop, and make a real impact every day.
At Cocoon Childcare, we are proud of our centres and the strong teams who deliver high-quality early years education every day.
Now we are looking to strengthen and expand our teams with passionate Educators who want to grow with us.
We don’t just want staff to fill a room; we want Educators who want to build a career. With our strong focus on promoting from within, this is a great opportunity to progress into Leadership roles.
Why you’ll love working with us:
● Established, supportive teams: Join a centre with experienced colleagues and strong leadership already in place
● Transparent Pay: We pay in line with Core Funding rates (€15–€17.50ph), ensuring fair recognition of your qualifications
● Career Progression: We actively promote from within and invest in long-term career development
● Ongoing Development: Fully supported CPD, with paid training opportunities
● Recognition & Support: Regular appreciation, supervision meetings, and structured feedback
● Staff Benefits: Childcare discounts, wellness support, and employee recognition programmes
● Annual Leave & Holidays: 23 days annual leave plus all bank holidays
● Centre Closure Days: We are closed over Christmas and on Good Friday, allowing guaranteed time off with family and friends
Who we are looking for:
We are hiring Educators with QQI Level 5, 6, 7, and 8 in Early Childhood Care & Education.
● Qualified: Minimum QQI Level 5 required
● Passionate: You enjoy supporting children’s learning through a child-led approach
● Team Player: You work well within an established team and contribute positively to the room environment
● Communicator: Confident working with parents and colleagues in a professional, supportive way
What we offer:
- A stable, supportive working environment with experienced teams
- Opportunities to contribute to curriculum development, environment planning, and policy review
- Competitive salary reviewed annually
- Continuous Professional Development (internal and external, with paid attendance where applicable)
- Regular supervision and yearly appraisal system
- Structured career development pathways
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term
Pay: €15.00-€17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Childcare
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Wellness program
Education:
- Advanced/Higher Certificate (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
