The Cork Anti Poverty Resource Network operate a community-based childcare facility in Churchfield, Cork. The person appointed to the position at Páistí @ No.3 will be required to manage early years services and pre-school services to the highest standards and to build the reputation and capacity of the service within the local community. In addition to ensuring best childcare practices, the post holder will be responsible for the effective management, financial viability, sustainability and development of the childcare service.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Ensure the service operates in accordance with the Pre-school Services
· Adhere to policies in relation to children's first and child protection policies
· Have overall responsibility for drafting and implementing childcare policies and procedures for the service, and ensuring that they are adhered to
· Ensure that parents/guardians are kept fully informed of their child’s participation, progress and of any issues for their children within the group
· Work with staff, as relevant, to implement Aistear curriculum framework in line with national guidelines
· Liaise with staff, as relevant, with regard to observations and assessment of each child
· Ensure all funding schemes are operated in accordance with appropriate guidelines
· Adopt a professional and positive approach to childcare issues in respect of:
· New legislation
· Measures taken to further protect children
· Staff supervision, training and development
· Partnership with and participation of parents/carers
· Liaise and collaborate with other local organisations involved in the care/education of young children
· Participate in the evaluation and development of services
Coordinate special events and outings
Centre Management:
· Manage and oversee the childcare services, including day-to-day supervision of childcare staff as relevant and liaise with parents/carers
· Promote the Community Childcare Subvention Scheme, the Early Childhood Care and Education scheme and National Childcare Scheme. This will include providing literature around the schemes and outlining eligibility.
· Ensure good standards of hygiene are implemented and that equipment is safe and regularly checked.
· Ensure the overall safety and well-being of the children and by ensuring that all health and safety requirements are in place and implemented at all times.
· Ensure Healthy Food / Eating Policy is implemented
· Ensure that planning and preparation is carried out and that the activities offered throughout each session allow the children to experience creative, imaginative, social and physical play.
· Take responsibility for overall promotion of the services within the community.
· Assist in staff recruitment, if required
· Report to the Management team, attend meetings and provide written reports as requested.
· Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by the Management team
Financial Management:
· Keep up-to-date records as appropriate to the daily running of the centre
· Ensure that all fees are paid and up to date in line with centre’s Fees Policy
· Administer CCS, ECCE, AIM, NCS, TEC etc. and other programmes as appropriate on PIP
· Link with STDC’s Financial controller in relation to budgets and financial aspects of managing the programmes
Other:
· Inform childcare staff of policies and procedures in relation to good practice and to encourage and promote compliance with these policies
· Identify training needs for all staff and implement appropriate training measures
· Encourage and facilitate training and good practice by liaising with relevant agencies e.g. County Childcare Committee and National Childcare organisations.
· Maintaining absolute confidentiality at all times in relation to the work of the service
· Representing and reflecting the childcare services positively in all dealings with the general public and agencies
· Participation in relevant training opportunities as they arise and where appropriate or requested
The ideal candidate:
· Will have a minimum of (FETAC) QQI level 6. However, Level 8 is desirable
· Minimum of three years’ experience working in a similar environment i.e. working a community-based child care service.
· Proven leadership, management and organisation skills
· Good communication skills
· Good IT skills
· Experience in administering programmes relevant to child care services
· Knowledge and awareness of regulations in relation to Early Years services (pre and after-school)
· Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety regulations
Additional details:
· Shortlisting may apply
· CAPRN is an equal opportunities employer
· The successful applicant(s) will report to the management team
· Garda Vetting will apply
Terms and Conditions:
This position is based on 30 working hours per week and is subject to funding being available
Probationary period:
This position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a 6-month probation period. The company may decide to extend this period.
Applicants can apply for this position by emailing Network Operations Manager Katie Siwek at [email protected] with an up to date Cover Letter and CV
Closing Date: Friday 12th June 2026
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €20.00-€22.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
