Job Description: Early Years Educator
Role: To support and assist in the provision of full-time day care of the highest quality in a holistic setting.
Benefits & what we can offer you:
- Competitive rates of pay where we acknowledge your qualifications and time of service with our payscale.
- Sign on Bonus
- Generous Discount on Childcare Fees
- 22 days annual leave
- Annual Bonus
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Educational Assistance
- Time In Lieu for Staff Training/Staff Meetings
- Staff Uniforms
- Further development and training within the industry
- The opportunity to work with a team of dedicated childcare professionals in a purpose built childcare setting
- Free Parking
Duties and Responsibilities
- Be willing to work with children of various ages from toddlers to afterschool children
- Perform a variety of tasks, such as nappy changing, toileting, sterilising, feeding, nap supervision and engaging in play.
- Conduct observations of children.
- Follow the policies and procedures of the service at all times
- Cleaning, tidying and storage of equipment and toys after use
- Co-ordinate the implementation of activities suitable for different age 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 developments – emotional, social, physical and cognitive in carrying out activities
- Attend meetings and undergo training as required
- Be aware of child protection procedures and advise manager should you have any concerns about a child
- 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
Person Specifications
- Minimum Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework or equivalent in Childcare required.
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Kindness, warmth and responsiveness to the needs of children
- Good Communication and Relating Skills with children, staff and parents
- Knowledge of Aistear, Siolta and the preschool regulations.
- Current First Aid Certificate desirable
- Complete Garda Vetting
Pay: €16.65-€19.43 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Galway, County Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have a minimum Level 5 on the National Qualifications Framework or equivalent in Childcare?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
