Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Application Start Date: 15-09-2025
Application End Date: 20-10-2025
Description
Assistant Crèche Manager | Kildare: Lead with heart. Grow with purpose. Join us in Kildare.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Supporting the Centre Manager in delivering exceptional care and education.
* Leading, mentoring, and motivating a team of passionate educators.
* Ensuring compliance with Tusla, ECCE, and all regulatory requirements.
* Building strong relationships with families and supporting a warm, welcoming environment.
* Assisting with administrative tasks, rosters, audits, and curriculum planning.
* Stepping into leadership when needed with confidence and care.
What We’re Looking For
* A minimum Level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 7+ is a bonus!).
* Proven experience in a leadership or senior educator role.
* Strong knowledge of Aistear, Síolta, and best practice in early years education.
* Excellent communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
* A calm, proactive problem-solver who thrives in a busy environment.
What You’ll Get
* Competitive salary.
* A supportive, forward-thinking leadership team.
* Private Health Insurance Discount.
* Real opportunities for career growth and progression with a clear path.
* Continuous professional development and training.
* Further Education Support.
* Employee Assistance Program.
Why Little Harvard Kildare?
We’ve been shaping little futures for over 30 years. Our Kilcock and Newbridge centres are at the heart of growing, family-friendly communities—close to schools, transport links, and surrounded by the warmth of local families.
If you're ready to take the next step in your childcare career, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us build something special—one child, one team, one day at a time.
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