The post requires that there is a willingness to take direction from the Service Manager, interagency group of Roscommon LEADER Partnership and Tusla.Essential:➢ Minimum Level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education is essential Desirable:➢ Experience in working in the Early Years is required➢ Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team. You need to be a dynamic individual with plenty of initiative and drive and be committed to supporting the individual needs of the child.Level 8 on the National Framework of QualificationsExperience in a Leadership role within the early year's sectorCurrent First Aid certificationChildren First/Child Protection certificationThorough knowledge of current government policy, national childcare funding programmes and Tusla childcare regulationsExperience in identifying quality practice in the early year's sector and supporting practice through current legislation, Aistear, Siolta and good practice guidelinesAn understanding of the regulatory framework that services must operate within and the quality frameworks that services are now expected to meetHave excellent organisational skills and an ability to undertake work requiring accuracy and attention to detailExcellent IT and administrative abilities, including experience in report writing, use of Microsoft Word, Excel & Access Data etc.Have proficient administrative ability, including experience in report writingExcellent organisational and presentation skillsExcellent interpersonal communications skills and an ability to work closely with a broad range of stakeholders including, service providers, educators, statutory and voluntary bodiesGood command of English (i.e. grammar, spelling and sentence construction)Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team with flexibility to ongoing change in work practicesConfidentiality and a good team playerYou need to be a dynamic individual with plenty of initiative and drive and open to change In addition:Candidates shall be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular & efficient serviceThe successful candidate will be required to provide two satisfactory references and Garda Vetting will be required prior to employment commencementJob Type: Full-timePay: From €16.00 per hourExpected hours: 35 per weekApplication question(s):Do you have a Level 6 qualification in early childhood care & education?Experience:Childcare: 1 year (preferred)Work authorisation:Ireland (required)Work Location: In person