Job description
Sherpa Kids provides Before School Care, After school and Holiday Childcare to children in the areas of Cork during term time and non-term time (school holidays).
* Start Date: 18 August 2025 to allow for adequate training, reference checks and garda vetting.
* Job Types: Permanent
* Salary: Starting from €14.76 p/h
* Locations: Killeagh
* Hours: 7:50-9:20am and 2-6pm
* Positions: Programme Lead and Programme Assistant
Programme Lead:
* Programme Lead must have experience in managing and leading a team
* Own car required for programme lead
* Maintain the day-to-day activities
* Interacting with the children, their families and other staff members each day.
* Lots of energy and enthusiasm to work with children.
* Experience working with school aged children is preferred (Minimum 2 year)
* Proficiency in technology and software (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
Programme assistant
* Supervise children during activities and free play
* Assist with homework and educational tasks
* Engaging in a variety of planned activities (both indoor and outdoor) with the children each day.
* Lots of energy and enthusiasm to work with children.
* Assist with games, crafts, and group activities
* Ensure a safe, clean, and inclusive environment
Requirements:
* Experience working with School Aged children (Minimum 1 -2Year)
* SNA experience
* Basic knowledge of child development
* Proficiency in English, both verbal and written
* Garda vetting is essential (completed by us after interview stage).
* Work Permit/ VISA essential (for more than 20 hours a week)
* At least 2 written references checks are required before starting.
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €14.76-€16.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company events
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Sick pay
* Wellness program
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* If you have a Visa, does it allow you to work for more than 20 hours a week?
* In what area do you currently live OR Eircode?
* Do you use public transport OR do you have your own car?
* Are you available Monday to Friday from the 18th August 2025?
* Are you applying for the Programme Lead or Assistant role?
* If you are successful in the recruitment process, would you be able to provide at least two written references?
* If you are successful in the recruitment process, would you be able to provide police clearance certificates from any countries you have previously worked in outside of Ireland?
* Are you applying for the Position in
Youghal
OR
Killeagh?
Experience:
* Childcare: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person