Emerald Premier Staffing is a specialist childcare staffing agency providing qualified Early Years Educators to crèches, preschools, Montessori settings, and afterschool services across Monaghan. We support childcare providers with emergency cover, short-term placements, maternity leave cover, annual leave cover, and long-term staffing solutions.
Due to growing demand, we are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Educators to join our expanding agency team.
The childcare sector continues to experience significant recruitment challenges, making flexible, high-quality agency staff an important support for childcare providers across Ireland
- Provide high-quality care and education to children aged 0–12 years.
- Support children's learning and development through play-based activities.
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
- Follow all safeguarding, health and safety, and childcare policies.
- Work collaboratively with childcare teams and management.
- Complete observations and daily records where required.
- Adapt quickly to different childcare settings and routines.
- Promote positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Attend Training and CPD events
- Use Phone app to sign in to different locations and in/out of daily breaks
Essential
- QQI/FETAC Level 5 or higher in Early Childhood Care and Education.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable and professional approach to work.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to different childcare settings.
- Willingness to obtain Gardai Vetting.
- Right to work in Ireland.
- Full/clean driving Licence
Desirable
- QQI Level 6 Early Years Education
- First Aid, Manual Handling or Children First training
✅ Competitive hourly rates (€17.00–€20 per hour depending on shifts)
✅ Flexible working hours to suit your availability
✅ Opportunities for long-term placements
✅ Professional and supportive agency team
✅ Variety of childcare settings and experience
✅ Ongoing career development opportunities
At Emerald Premier Staffing, we value our educators and understand the important role they play in supporting children, families, and childcare providers. We offer flexibility, competitive pay, and the opportunity to gain experience across a variety of early years settings while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Apply today and become part of a growing team making a difference in childcare services across Monaghan.
Pay: €17.00-€20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Flexitime
- Wellness program
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a QQI Level 5 (or higher) qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education?
- Do you have access to your own transport?
- How many hours per week are you available to work?
- Are you available for short-notice assignments?
Work authorisation:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
