Name of Employer: Spafield Family Resource Centre
Job Title: Childcare Worker
Number of Hours: 35
ERO rates apply
Overall 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 CM
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Ensuring 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 needs
* Maintaining the children's records, for example, attendance, accidents & incidents
* Reporting safety and welfare concerns to the Room Leader /childcare manager
* Observation and recording of individual children's progress.
* Ensuring equipment and materials are age appropriate
* Creating a play based environment while promoting Aistear and Siolta
* Maintaining a clean and tidy environment at all times, for example disinfecting surfaces, mopping floors, washing toys
* Completing daily cleaning checklists and risk assessments when necessary
* Collection of fees from parents, ensuring a receipt is given each time
* Participating in training and development organised by the childcare manager
* Attending staff meetings, room meetings and supervisions when required
* Ensuring that all policies and procedures are adhered to as agreed by the Childcare Manager and the Board of Management.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From €13.65 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Work Location: In person