We are excited to announce that we are expanding our team at Ballyhass Childcare Facility CLG. We are seeking fun, enthusiastic Lead Educator (40hrs) with both term time and full time positions available.. The working hours are between 7:45am and 6:15pm Monday to Friday.
Requirement:
* Minimum Qualification: FETAC/QQI level 7
* A passion for working with children
* Ability to work as part of a team and to work on own initiative
* Commitment to Continuous Professional Development
* Two written references for verification
* Garda Vetting completed prior to starting
Desirable:
* Manual Handling, First Aid and Food Hygiene Training
* 2 years' experience working in a childcare environment
* A working knowledge of Aistear and Siolta
* Experience using a programme (eg. Child Paths, Little Vista) for record keeping
Benefits and what we can offer;
* Fully paid lunch breaks
* Time in Lieu for staff training/staff meetings
* Sick pay
* Staff uniform
* Continuous professional development
* Employee Wellness Programme
* Additional annual leave for service
* The opportunity to work with a team of dedicated professionals in a purpose built award winning childcare setting
* Free parking
If you want to make a difference in young children's lives and would like to join our team, please apply with your CV with two written references.
**Immediate start pending garda vetting clearance and verified references**
**Hiring multiple candidates**
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term
Pay: €16.25-€18.25 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Food allowance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Mallow, CO. Cork: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
* Advanced/Higher Certificate (required)
Experience:
* Early childhood education: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* QQI Level 7 (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Early Years Lead Educator Cairdeas Childcare
Expected start date: 11/08/2025