Room Leader/ Quality & Curriculum Mentor (Age group 3-5)
Cookies Early Learning Centre – Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Full-Time | Permanent Position | Immediate Start
Cookies Early Learning Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and caring Early Years Educator to join our team at our Celbridge setting. This role is dedicated to our Pre-school/ECCE Room, supporting children aged 3 to 5 years, and is ideal for an educator who enjoys creating engaging learning experiences during this important stage of development.
You will work closely with multiple experienced educators to provide a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and thrive every day.
About Cookies ELC
As a family-run childcare service, Cookies Early Learning Centre is committed to providing high-quality early years education in a welcoming and supportive environment. Our Celbridge centre, opened in 2023, offers a collaborative team culture where every staff member is valued and encouraged to develop professionally.
Position Information
- Location: Cookies Early Learning Centre, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
- Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
- Working Days: Monday to Friday
- Salary: Up to €19.80 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
- Start Date: Immediate (once Garda Vetting is complete)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily activities within the Pre-shool/ECCE Room (3–5 years) alongside other educators.
- Plan and deliver stimulating, age-appropriate learning experiences based on the Aistear and Síolta frameworks.
- Foster children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- Create a warm, inclusive, and secure environment that promotes wellbeing and independence.
- Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Tusla regulations and centre policies.
Long Term Goals
- Deliver an outstanding curriculum.
- Achieve excellence in quality standard.
- Build a highly skilled workforce.
- Strengthen assessment & reflective practice.
- Enhance family partnership.
- Promote inclusive practice.
- Improve child outcomes.
- Foster a positive learning culture.
- Develop strong quality systems.
- Position Cookies' as a centre of excellence.
What We're Looking For
- BA in The Early Years/ BA Honours Degree Level 7 or 8.
- Previous experience working with children or in an early years setting.
- Room Leader experience is essential.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
- A positive, proactive attitude and genuine passion for supporting young children's development.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate based on qualifications and experience.
- On-site parking.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Company events throughout the year.
- Weekends and public holidays off.
- Christmas bonus.
- Birthday gift.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
If you are passionate about working with children and would like to become part of a caring, family-run early years service, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Work Location: In person
