Early Years Educator
We are seeking a dedicated and professional educator to join our team of childcare professionals in our full-day service.
* To provide high-quality care and support for children, with a focus on their emotional, social, physical, and cognitive development.
Required Qualifications:
* At least 1 year's experience in a similar role
* A minimum of Fetac Level 6 (or recognised equivalent) in a childcare qualification
* Preferrably candidates who hold from level 6 - 8 qualification or have LINC qualification
Benefits:
* Competitive salary
* 5 days statutory sick payment
* FlyeFit Gym Discounted Exclusive Colleague Lifestyle & Learning Discount Platform Access to HSF Health Plan with 10% discount benefit Referral bonus for introducing new colleagues (250 euro), Unlimited Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Further development and training within the industry.
* 30 paid holiday days, including bank holidays (Holiday increments based on length of service)
* Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Colleague Recognition Rewards (Tigers stripes Programme)
* Neuro-divergent support Educational assistance Programme to support colleagues in their development Thorough onboarding induction Programme Colleague Appreciation Days Quarterly paid team meeting Break room On-site Parking
Additional Requirements:
* Candidates must provide copies of qualification and 2 x written references at time of interview.
* Candidate details will be submitted for Garda vetting.
* Candidates who have lived outside of the jurisdiction for 6 months or more must provide international police vetting.
* English is essential
Key Responsibilities:
* To support and assist in the provision of full-time day care of the highest quality, in a holistic setting.
* Experience in working within a play-based service and a working knowledge of applying Aistear and Siolta to curriculum planning and practice.
* Support children's developments - emotional, social, physical and cognitive in carrying out activities.
* Conduct observations & learning stories for assigned child/children.
* Perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Garda Vetting will be required for this role, we will look after this for you