KCCEC is a warm, vibrant and energetic centre that caters for children aged from two and a half years up to 12years. Our service offers sessional, part time, full time and afterschool care to the wonderful children in Kilcullen and its surrounding areas. This is a very busy childcare centre but we take great pride in our ability to be flexible and accommodating to the needs of the families in our care. We also offer a Forest School Programme thats runs alongside our early years programme.
Our Staff team is as fun loving and energetic as the centre is; and we work very hard to ensure all children, parents, guardians and any visitors to our service are treated with a warm friendly atmosphere.
Role: Childcare Practitioner
Job Description
Responsible for assisting in developing, co-ordinating and directing varied activities involved in a busy pre‑school and afterschool programme.
Reporting to: KCCEC Manager
Duties and Responsibilities
* Collaborate with Manager and KCCEC Team for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programmes.
* Co‑ordinate the implementation of activities suitable for both pre‑school and afterschool children.
* Maintain room, and equipment to always ensure the health and safety of children.
* Ensure a good standard of hygiene.
* Attend meetings and undergo training as required.
* Be aware of all policies and follow same.
* Be aware of child protection procedures and advise manager should you have any concerns about a child.
* Knowledge of Aistear and Siolta.
* Supervise homework activities.
* Accompany children to and from school.
* Maintain strict confidentiality.
* Perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Person Specifications
* Minimum FETAC level 7 in Childcare.
* Minimum 1 year work experience in a busy childcare environment.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Kind, friendly and responsive to the needs of children.
* Good communication skills, fun loving and active.
* Great sense of humor.
* Occupational first Aid.
* Must complete Garda Vetting.
Hours of work: Full‑time 40hrs per week.
Rate of Pay: In line with ERO Rates.
If you wish to apply for the above position please send a cover letter with a copy of your CV to emma@kccec.ie no later than 12th December 2025. Should you require any further information on the role please contact Emma McEvoy on 0872178217.
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