Early Years Practitioner – YMCA Dublin
Organisational Overview
YMCA Dublin is a city-wide charity working through a connected network of community hubs
across Dublin. Founded in 1849, we develop and sustain local spaces for children, young
people, families and communities.
Across our hubs, childcare, youth services and community supports come together around
local needs, creating welcoming places where people can access support, build connections
and participate locally.
By bringing spaces, services and supports together, YMCA Dublin strengthens local
community infrastructure and helps communities stay connected and respond to
change over time.
Role Summary
The Early Years Practitioner supports the delivery of YMCA Dublin’s early years childcare
service at Aungier Street. The role involves planning and delivering a child-led,
developmentally appropriate curriculum in line with Aistear and Síolta, supporting children’s
care, development and wellbeing, and working collaboratively with colleagues and families.
Key Responsibilities
Create a classroom environment that supports children’s physical, social and
emotional development, with an emphasis on language development and emergent
literacy
- Plan, prepare and implement a child-led, emergent curriculum aligned with Aistear
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and comply with relevant childcare
regulations, standards and organisational policies
- Support children’s social and emotional development through respectful and
nurturing interactions
- Provide activities that encourage curiosity, exploration and problem-solving, including
stories, painting, drawing, crafts, songs and games
- Maintain records for individual children, including daily observations, activities, meals
and medication administered
- Attend regular meetings relating to curriculum, activities and child development.
- Document room and resource requirements and communicate these to senior
management in a timely manner
- Attend to children’s personal care and hygiene needs, including handwashing, toilet
training and changing soiled clothing
- Carry out necessary housekeeping duties, including laundry, cleaning, dishwashing,
sanitising toys and equipment, changing linens and putting away outdoor equipment.
