Job description
To help develop and implement a comprehensive afterschool program in keeping with the principals of Siolta and the quality framework of Aistear and at all times be compliant with the pre schools regulations act 2006 and 2016.
To aid in the holistic development of children in your care and to provide a warm and loving environment for the children on a daily basis.
To work under the key principles of Aistear.
To interact, build relationships with the children, their care givers and your team mates.
To be a positive influence, friend, educator and role model to every child in your care. To help grow this special childcare service and be a part of something magical every single day.
You will be required to help support your teams, supervise class activities and help your work mates to achieve aims and maintain standards set out by the company.
Key activities/tasks:
To Collect the children from school during school periods and work full days during school holiday times and camps.
- To assess the needs of the individual children and put programs in place to aid in each child’s specific needs.
- Put a full curriculum in place with the key areas of a child’s development and their own input to be considered daily.
- Have lesson plans designed and ready as a tool to help support learning every week. Any lesson plans should be developed weekly in advance and developed around the needs of any child or group interests that arise during their play or chats.
- To work with parents on a regular basis and communicate with them about the development of their child.
- To keep regular up to date fire safety, child protection, health and safety records or as required by the current and future preschool regulations.
- To attend regular meetings with the manager and provide all relevant information required about the children in your care at each meeting.
- To attend regular quality improvement workshops throughout the year to keep up to date with key areas of your job.
Key terms and conditions
Here at Choice preschool service, we offer a warm and inviting atmosphere for children, parents/guardians and staff alike. We work as part of a team who communicate, respect and help each other. The working year is a full term period, we offer adoptive leave, parental leave and we respect equal opportunity/fair employment, we have grievance, and anti-bullying policies in place and we will always try to facilitate staff needs where possible. There is scope to full time work and this is currently being looked at. We plan to offer holiday care going forward.
Employment type: Part Time during school terms and Full days during school holiday periods.
Hours: 25 hours per week term time (1.30-6.30) -40 hours per week non term time. Exact times to be discussed as suited.
Place of employment: Old School House Newcastle Main Street, Newcastle CO Dublin
Pay: €15 per hour
Communication
To communicate frequently with the team members/ manager/ and parents as appropriate.
To communicate in a straight forward, accurate, and professional manner and not to engage in unnecessary social conversations when working and supervising children. This includes to other staff and parents in the service.
Always bring any grievances to the service manager and Elaine and no problem is left unresolved. This team can only work if we all work in harmony. We do not tolerate staff who speak badly about other staff members and any issue should be resolved with the manager only.
Care of Children
To be attentive to the children in your care and interact with them throughout their day. Playing with the children is paramount to your job and is vital in order to observe their needs, find out how they learn and to ascertain how best they can be provided for.
To deal with issues as they arise in relation to the wellbeing of children
To communicate to children at their level. Use the behavioural management policy and other supports
To provide personal care if necessary ( nose cleaning, toileting, washing)
To carry out planned and unplanned observations using the observation system and materials
Help with toileting if required.
Carry out observations as required by preschool policy
Repost any child protection concerns
Stimulate and encourage children at all times
Communicate with the child’s family in a positive and constructive way and always talk with management if you wish to meet with a parent/guardian about concerns you may have prior to engaging with the family.
Training and Meetings
To undertake first aid training, fire safety and manual handling, food handling courses, child protection as required
Undertake training to upskill if requested by the Manager.
To attend and participate in staff and management meetings as required
Parents
To liaise with parents who are the prime carers of the children to keep them informed of the children’s progress and well being
To prepare for and attend parent/teacher meetings out-of hours, if necessary
Food
To encourage good eating habits and personal hygiene
To use break time as a social occasion with the children and sit with them when possible.
Be aware of any dietary requirements and notify all management and staff.
Curriculum/Activities
To participate and assist in the planning and implementation of daily instructional and developmental activities for children and have information packs/books/computer images and activities planned for each theme you decide to class need on a particular week.
Provide opportunities for children to learn in an holistic way
To introduce children to the play equipment based on their individual needs
To provide opportunities for self-directed play
Health and Safety
To report any safety hazards/risks to Management immediately. You will have a health and safety book than all incidents are recorded in this book in addition to report forms etc.
To refrain from engaging in any activity that poses a risk to you, other members of staff or children
To have a good knowledge of fire and safety procedures within the service
To maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment
To keep your work space clean and hygienic
To participate in cleaning duties as required
To use equipment/machines according to Management instructions
To maintain a safe and clean outside environment
To maintain a good appearance with attention to uniform, hair, make-up and jewellery in accordance with the terms and conditions as outlined in the Contract of Employment
Member of Staff Team Responsibilities
To be a member of the childcare team engaging with the other members of staff working in the service. Any negative comments and ill talking about any staff or management member will not be tolerated. Positive open communication and respect should be used at all times.
To work in close co-operation with the Manager, and other workers
Ensuring that you respect the rights of the children in the care of the service and their parents
Working as part of a team, fostering good working relationships within the team
Having a neat and tidy appearance.
- Support co-workers
- Be inclusive and respectful towards your team and managers
- Have a positive conflict resolution ability to solve any issues you may have
- Share workloads equally between management and staff alike.
Other Duties
To be familiar with all policies and procedures of the service
To adhere to the Child Care (Pre-School Services) Regulations 2006, the Child Care Act 1991, and all other relevant legislation and Regulations.
To adhere to good practice guidelines in relation to working with after school children.
Ensure the safety, security and well being of all children in your care
To carry out the Programme of Activities (for the age range of children) in consultation and as may be as directed by the Manager
To ensure all quality and safety standards are maintained in the service at all times
This job description may be reviewed, updated and/or amended from time to time in line with the needs of and as required by Choice preschool Management.
Personal attributes
As an early years educator you will be responsible for the following.
- Commitment to the delivery of a quality services to children and their families.
- Ability to act on own initiative and consult where appropriate.
- Ability to work under pressure, make decisions in consultation with the supervisor when appropriate.
- To be committed to adhering to best practice in work and be innovative and open to change.
- Flexibility and adaptability are essential for this post.
- Ability to form objective relationships with children and their parents
- Have a fluency in the English language.
- Be a team worker
- Be willing to participate in further training if required.
Experience/ Qualifications
- No qualification required however experience of working with children aged 4-12 years would be advantageous to the position
- Experience of working in partnership with children and their families.
- Experience of planning, implementing and reviewing programs with children
Note: This requirement may change depending on the specific requirements of the job or government specification.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Additional pay:
Schedule:
Pay: Up to €15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Language:
- Fluent English (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
