Play and Learn are looking to recruit enthusiastic Early Childhood Educators to join our teams in Citywest and Carrickmines.
We are a high quality full day care service located in Citywest, Dublin 24 and Carrickmines, Dublin 18.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Employee Wellness programme which includes 24/7 access to financial & legal advisors and counsellors.
- Social club.
- A high-quality early years environment where staff are valued and rewarded for their invaluable role within the service.
- Fully compliant service as per our most recent Tusla inspection in July 2025.
What we require:
- A minimum QQI level 5 in Early Years qualification or equivalent.
- Level 7 or 8 QQI qualification an advantage and will receive top end of our pay-scale salary.
- A genuine love and interest for working with children.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- An ability to work as part of a team.
- An ability to work in partnership with parents and other educators within the centre to create a home from home environment.
Daily Duties/Responsibilities:
- Daily risk assessments to ensure the safety of all children.
- Setting up of meaningful activities
- Positive Interactions
- Planning/Observations
- Engaging in CPD
- High Quality Ethos
Job Type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
Schedule:
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €15.00-€17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Citywest, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you an enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator?
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Education (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
