Salary: €31,600 pro rata.We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic Childcare Practitioner to join our vibrant childcare team. Our afterschool keyworker will soon be on maternity leave and the successful candidate will cover her post while she is out. This job post is a full-time position (35 hrs per week) and will be a 9 month post (there is a possibility of this timeframe extending ).Our Children's Project, which includes a preschool and afterschool service, cares for socially excluded, marginalised children and families impacted by addiction. We pride ourselves on the implementation of an evidence-based curriculum and our academic expertise. If you share our enthusiasm for making a difference in the lives of children and want to find out more about the role, then please email the address belowApplication is by submission of a CV to: Essential Criteria:A minimum of 2 years' experience of working with children and families in the Irish context.A minimum QQI level 6 qualification in childcare or equivalent.Experience of working with preschool and school-aged children.Experience of working in partnership with families and carers.Experience of planning, implementing, and reviewing programmes with children and/or families.Good knowledge of quality frameworks such as Aistear and Síolta.The applicant must have a passion for working with children and excellent team working skills.-Have a calm and compassionate approach to managing challenging behaviours.Job Type: Fixed termPay: €31,600.00 per yearBenefits:Company eventsSick payWork Location: In person