JOB DESCRIPTION
The Daughters of Charity Community Services (DoCCS), located at 9 Henrietta Street, Dublin 1, provides a range of educational, training and social care services for adults, youth and children in the North Inner City.
We are recruiting for an Early Years Childcare Educator – Part Time (25 hours)
Required Skills and Competencies:
Essential
* A relevant third level qualification in the field of Early Childhood Care & Education (a minimum QQI Level 5 or relevant equivalent is required)
* A passion for working with young children and their families
* Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Strong organisational skills, with an ability to manage multiple work tasks and a busy environment
Advantage
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in an Early Years setting with finish time set at 2pm Monday to Thursday and 1pm on Friday
* Finish times are inclusive of 1 hour daily non – contact
* Excellent opportunity for those interested in working within a community setting
* Experience of working in a community-based Early Years’ Service would be a distinct advantage
* Experience and training in Síolta & Aistear
Experience
* Experience of working with children for a minimum of one year (work experience means paid employment, not training courses/student placements). Relevant voluntary work may be considered.
* Experience of AIM support role is desired by not necessary.
Qualification
* Recognised qualification (min FETAC Level 5 on the QQ1) that is approved under the Early Years (Preschool) Regulations.
Contract:
* This is a permanent contract with the possibility with other job opportunities within the organisation
* The service is closed for Christmas, Easter and 1 month in August with paid leave for the successful candidate
Benefits of Working with Us
* Experience of working with children with additional needs.
* Knowledge and training in Síolta & Aistear.
* Unique opportunity to gain experience that only working in a Community Services provides.
* Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Further development and training within the industry specifically relating to the cohort we offer our services to.
* Opportunity to work with a team of highly qualified and dedicated childcare professionals.
Experience in an environment that is underpinned by an Ethos of supporting families in our community.
To apply for the position:
Please return CV, cover letter and application form to recruitment@doccs.ie
CVs will not be accepted if application forms are incomplete.
Further information: recruitment@doccs.ie
The role is subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks
Interviews will take place on receipt of suitable applicants and on a rolling basis
The Daughters of Charity Community Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome, and strive to have, a diverse workforce.
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