Job descriptionEarly Years room leader minimum FETAC leval 6Address/Location:Choice Childcare NewcastleOld School House,Main Street,Newcastle, Co DublinResponsible for: Children aged 2 – 12 yearsSalary: €15 per hour with level 6Start date: February/March 2026Job purpose:To help develop and implement a comprehensive preschool program in keeping with the principals of Siolta and the quality framework of Aistear and at all times be compliant with the pre schools regulations act 2006 and 2016. To aid in the holistic development of children in your care and to provide a warm and loving environment for the children on a daily basis. To work under the key principles of Aistear. To interact, build relationships with the children, their care givers and your team mates. To be a positive influence, friend, educator and role model to every child in your care. To help grow this special childcare service and be a part of something magical every single day.Key activities/tasks:To assess the needs of the individual children and put programs in place to aid in each child's specific needs.Put a full curriculum in place with the key areas of a child's development and their own input to be considered daily.To carry out observations on a weekly basis to assess progress and aid in the development of the holistic child.Have lesson plans designed and ready as a tool to help support learning every week. Any lesson plans should be developed weekly in advance and developed around the needs of any child or group interests that arise during their play or chats.To work with parents on a regular basis and communicate with them about the development of their child.To keep regular up to date fire safety, child protection, health and safety records or as required by the current and future preschool regulations.To attend regular meetings with the manager and provide all relevant information required about the children in your care at each meeting.To attend regular quality improvement workshops throughout the year to keep up to date with key areas of your job.To comply with and have a good understanding of: 1. Childcare act2. UN convention on the rights of the child3. Child protection children first4. Health and safety5. Preschool regulations6. Fire safety7. First aid8. HACCPTraining can be provided if you need support with any of these regulationsTo report any area of concern to the manager in a timely manner.Have a flexible approach to the work in response to organizational change, development and review of best practices.To undertake other duties that may be requested by the manager from time to time.Key terms and conditionsHere at Choice preschool, we offer a warm and inviting atmosphere for children, parents/guardians and staff alike. We work as part of a team who communicate, respect and help each other. The working year is a full term period, we offer adoptive leave, parental leave and we respect equal opportunity/fair employment, we have grievance, and anti-bullying policies in place and we will always try to facilitate staff needs where possible.Hours: 40 hours per week. Exact times to be confirmed prior to starting times.Care of ChildrenTo be attentive to the children in your care and interact with them throughout their day. Playing with the children is paramount to your job and is vital in order to observe their needs, find out how they learn and to ascertain how best they can be provided for.To deal with issues as they arise in relation to the wellbeing of childrenTo communicate to children at their level. Use the behavioural management policy and other supportsTo provide personal care if necessary ( nose cleaning, toileting, washing)To carry out planned and unplanned observations using the observation system and materialsHelp with toileting if required.Carry out observations as required by preschool policyRepost any child protection concernsStimulate and encourage children at all timesCommunicate with the child's family in a positive and constructive way and always talk with management if you wish to meet with a parent/guardian about concerns you may have prior to engaging with the family.Personal attributesAs an early years educator you will be responsible for the following.Commitment to the delivery of a quality services to children and their families.Ability to act on own initiative and consult where appropriate.Ability to work under pressure, make decisions in consultation with the supervisor when appropriate.To be committed to adhering to best practice in work and be innovative and open to change.Flexibility and adaptability are essential for this post.Ability to form objective relationships with children and their parentsHave a fluency in the English language.Be a team workerBe willing to participate in further training if required.ExperienceMinimum FETAC level 6 requiredPost qualification experience of working with children aged 2 ½ - 6 years.Experience of working in partnership with children and their families.Experience of curruiculuum planning, implementing and reviewing programs with children.Experience in leading a room or serviceQualificationsA full Level 6 or higher qualification in early years care and education is required. You will be asked to train in other job specific training as part of your employment. You must be familiar with Aistear and Siolta and Childcare regulationsJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: €15.00 per hourExpected hours: 40 per weekBenefits:Bike to work schemeEmployee discountOn-site parkingWork Location: In person