We are looking to recruit a full-time Childcare / Early Years Educator for our new purpose-built , state-of-the-art facility. We are a high-quality Early Years service, offering small group sizes and high-quality, child-focused care.
We are looking for qualified (QQI level 5 +) Early Years Educators to join our lovely team in Glounthaune, Cork, located just a 5 minute walk from Glounthaune train station.
The role is full-time up to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Why work for Toddle Inn?
- We are a high-quality Early Years service, offering small group sizes and high-quality, child-focused care
- A people-focused, family business that cares about our employees.
- Competitive rates of pay based on experience and qualifications.
- Paid weekly.
- Non-contact / training time facilitated.
- Complimentary training courses (including first aid, Aistear, manual handling, HACCP, child behavior, etc...)
- Personal & professional development support.
- Bike to work scheme.
- Social events.
- Childcare discounts (subject to availability)
- Dedicated Managers and office functions to support staff.
- Pension
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL:
- have a minimum qualification of QQI Level 5 Early Childhood Care and Education or equivalent.
- Experience working with children in a creche environment is an advantage, but not essential.
- Agree to Garda vetting and international police vetting if required.
- Provide 2 written references.
- First Aid training would be an advantage but not essential.
SKILLS AND QUALITIES WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- a warm, committed, and enthusiastic person who can form trusting relationships with the children in their care.
- have a flexible approach to their work.
- ability to work well with another person in the room, as well as the whole team.
- excellent organisational skills, and a capacity to keep up to date with observations and other documentation required.
- ability to work in partnership with families, and establish excellent communication between parents/guardians and colleagues.
- a good working knowledge of play-based and child-led learning, as well as the Aistear curriculum guide.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a current childcare qualification?
Work Location: In person