The sessions will be for 10 hour in 1 day in Tralee and will run until June 2026 initially and will continue on subject to success of the sessions and availability of funding.
* Stay and Play Services should offer:
* Provide high quality, well planned, stimulating and challenging activities for all ages and stages within the 0-6 age group, based on child initiated play both indoors and outdoors.
* Support for parental involvement in their child's learning and development through observation and collaborative discussion about their unique child.
* An environment with core experiences that support positive interactions between adults and children where staff model sensitive and respectful adult interactions which supports children's individual learning and development.
* Ideas, activities and opportunities that can be replicated in the home environment, for example the use of treasure baskets, the making of playdough etc.
o Personal support for parents and carers.
- Information relevant to families who have young children including, employment, training, child care, health and wellbeing.
- The promotion of healthy lifestyles e.g. healthy snacks or meals.
Key requirements
* Level 5 Childcare, teacher, speech therapist or any similar qualification grained from Ukraine or Europe
* Previous experience working with children 0-6 months
* Basic English language competencies required
Essential
* Organisational skills
* Record Keeping
* Time management
* Professional skills- boundaries, child protection, group work, outreach
* Volunteer support
* Ukrainian/Russian proficiency
Disirable
* Experience of working with the Ukrainian or international community.
Closing date for receipt of applications Friday 30th Nov 2025
NEWKD is an equal opportunity employer that facilitates diversity and inclusion in the workplace.