Early Years Practitioner Part-Time - Island Key Dublin
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Location: 166 Block 4 Island Key East Road Dublin D03EW60
Reporting to: Early Years Childcare Manager
Terms: Permanent part-time (Monday - Friday) 20 hours per week 13.25pm - 17.25pm
Hourly rate: From €14.75 to €19.09 (Please note that offers are typically made at the beginning to mid-range of the advertised salary, based on skills and experience)
Staff Benefits: Annual leave of 23 days plus additional company days; Further education and training assistance; Maternity Leave pay; Sick pay; Employee assistance programme; Employee Purchasing Schemes; 100% Attendance Bonus Holidays; Adoptive Leave; Surrogacy Leave; Fertility Support Leave; Early Pregnancy Loss Leave
Job Purpose
To act as a positive role model and be responsible for delivering and implementing a high-quality play-based curriculum under the guidance of the national quality frameworks Aistear and Siolta both indoors and outdoors. To guide, observe, stimulate and supervise children in a safe and caring environment as part of the childcare team.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
* To promote and adhere to the services ethos and mission of Respond.
* To follow the policies and procedure of the service at all times.
* To conduct observation and learning stories for all children.
* To organise materials and resources to reflect the children's emerging interests and abilities.
* To implement a play-based curriculum that encourages independence and fosters the growth of self-esteem within all children.
* To support children's emotional, social and cognitive development.
* To assist in providing healthy snacks, which meet the growing needs of children and reflect variation in culture or dietary needs.
* To develop and support parental involvement strategies that enhance children's learning experiences.
* To ensure that the welfare of children is paramount in accordance with Children First; National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children.
* Promote the services in the local community and wider area to assist and support the quality and sustainability of the service.
* To perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be required from time to time.
Person Specification
* Commitment to high-quality early education
* The ability to work in collaboration with a dedicated team
* Highly motivated to work on own initiative
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* A professional and enthusiastic disposition
* Flexible and adaptable
* Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development
* Garda Vetting will be required as part of the recruitment process on an ongoing basis
Qualification & Experience
* A minimum of FETAC Level 5 in Early Years Education
* Strong understanding and experience in Early Childhood Education and working with parents/carers
Closing date for applicants: Tuesday the 9th of August 2025
Equal Opportunity Statement: Respond is committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, nationalities, genders and from anyone who has historically faced social exclusion.
Respond is a purpose-driven organisation dedicated to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can thrive and staff can grow. If you feel this role is for you, please apply.
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