Name of Employer: Spafield Family Resource CentreJob Title: Childcare WorkerNumber of Hours: 35ERO rates applyOverall Purpose of Job:To work with children in our preschool and afterschool service. The childcare assistant/AIM worker will be responsible to assist the room leader in the day-to-day running of the room and ensuring that there is a safe, caring and welcoming environment for children and their families. The childcare room leader will report to the childcare manager and in his/her absence the assistant manager or Deputy CMKey Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsuring each child is safe, happy and nurtured in our preschool and afterschool service.To be accountable to the Room Leader in discharging the duties and tasks assigned each day.To support the implementation of a curriculum plan that fosters physical, intellectual, linguistic, emotional and social skills, taking account of individual child needsMaintaining the children's records, for example, attendance, accidents & incidentsReporting safety and welfare concerns to the Room Leader /childcare managerObservation and recording of individual children's progress.Ensuring equipment and materials are age appropriateCreating a play based environment while promoting Aistear and SioltaMaintaining a clean and tidy environment at all times, for example disinfecting surfaces, mopping floors, washing toysCompleting daily cleaning checklists and risk assessments when necessaryCollection of fees from parents, ensuring a receipt is given each timeParticipating in training and development organised by the childcare managerAttending staff meetings, room meetings and supervisions when requiredEnsuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to as agreed by the Childcare Manager and the Board of Management.Job Type: Full-timePay: From €13.65 per hourExpected hours: 35 per weekWork Location: In person