Job IntroductionEarly Years Educator - Tigers ChildcareDouglas | 35 hours per week | Permanent |€15.00 per hourAt Tigers Childcare, we don't just hire for roles - we hire for impact. Whether you work directly with children, support behind the scenes, or lead teams across services, your work helps shape a nurturing environment where children - and colleagues - can thrive.If you're organised, values-driven, and ready to contribute to something bigger, this could be your next chapter.Why We Do What We DoTigers Childcare creates exceptional environments where children thrive through play, exploration and meaningful relationships. With 33 centres and growing, we're one of Ireland's leading childcare providers - committed to quality, inclusion and continuous improvement.The same values that guide how we support children - curiosity, care, consistency and high expectations - shape how we support our teams. At Tigers, we invest in your development, prioritise wellbeing, and make sure everyone feels they belong.How You'll Make An ImpactDeliver high-quality, full-time early years care and education, leading your room and team to support children's holistic development.Ensure curriculum planning and learning experiences align with Aistear and Siolta, maintaining compliance and quality standards.Provide leadership and mentorship to your team, helping them support children's development and wellbeing.Contribute to a culture of professionalism, inclusion, safety, and care within your room and across the centre.What You'll Need To SucceedMust-HavesFetac Level 5 (or recognised equivalent) in Early Childhood Care and EducationExperience in a childcare role (preferred)Fluent EnglishPassion for working with children, reliability, empathy, and attention to detailNice-to-HavesExperience applying Aistear and Siolta in practiceInterest in continued growth within a values-driven childcare settingThe Perks, the Pay, and the PurposeWhat The Role Offers YouA meaningful role contributing to early years development and centre successSupportive colleagues and a genuinely values-led cultureOpportunities to grow and develop through CPD and learningA role where your care, detail and professionalism are noticed and valuedSalary & BenefitsRate of pay: €15.00 per hour30 paid holiday days (including bank holidays, with service-based increases)5 days statutory sick payFlyeFit Gym discount10% discount on HSF Health Plan€500 referral bonus (unlimited)Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Educational Assistance ProgrammeCPD and career development opportunitiesTigers Stripes Recognition ProgrammeOnboarding induction, colleague appreciation days, and quarterly paid team meetingsBreak room facilities and on-site parkingLet's Build Something Brilliant TogetherIf this sounds like your kind of role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply via our website.All roles are subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks in line with regulatory requirements and Tigers Childcare's Safeguarding Policy.Tigers Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.