Early Years Educator
Treetops Daycare and Afterschool Club is an Early Year's Education and Care service in Kilcoole; employing 17 staff members and caring for over 100 children Monday to Friday aged between 6 months and 12 years.
We are currently recruiting for an Early Years Educator for our service.
Must have recognised Childcare Qualification (Min QQI Level 5)
Our opening hours are 7.30am-6.30pm, you will be required to
work shifts within these hours.
Start Date: November/December 2025
Hours: 40 hrs per wk, Monday-Friday (some flexibility in hours will be required)
Salary: Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.
Roles and Responsibilities
· You will be involved in delivering high quality care and learning opportunities for children and care routines such as nappy changing/toileting, meals, and sleep times, based on the needs, interests and ages of the children.
· You will work alongside a room leader, manager, and all staff members.
· Supporting the children's play and consequently their learning and development.
· Promoting positive relationships with parents, children, and colleagues.
· Ensuring health, safety, and wellbeing of all children.
· Following and implementing company policies, procedures, and operational practices always to ensure the care, safety and well-being of our children and staff.
· Fluency in both spoken and written English.
· Enthusiastic, self -motivating and initiative.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* CO. Wicklow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
* Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* QQI Level 5 in Childcare (Minimum) (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person