Bushypark Preschool requires a Room Leader/Preschool Manager for an ECCE morning session, 5 days per week. This is a 19 hour per week, 38 week term-time contract to cover a career break, 1 academic year minimum
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Manage the day to day running of the sessional ECCE preschool service.
- Lead staff in activity planning and staff meetings.
- Have a working knowledge of the Aistear and Siolta frameworks.
- Follow a child led, emergent curriculum.
- Be responsible for updating policies in line with regulations.
- Liaise with AIM officer, Pobal, DCEDIY, Tusla, Company Director, School Principal, parents as needed.
- Carry out other Room Leader/Preschool Manager duties as needed.
The successful candidate will have:
- A passion for early years education.
- Level 7/8 QQI In Early Education and Childcare or equivalent preferred however Level 6 considered for the right applicant. Applications are also accepted from Qualified Primary School teachers.
- 3+ years paid work experience in the industry.
- Up to date First Aid/Fire Safety/Manual Handling certs. If not it can be arranged
- Children First e-leaning course cert.
- Qualified Designated Liaison Person for Safeguarding or willingness to undertake course.
- Garda Vetting, international vetting, police vetting where applicable
- Good interpersonal, IT and organisational skills.
* current work visa if applicable
PLEASE NOTE
1. Hourly rate may increase if ERO rates increase.
2. The current manager will be on site until Halloween break to fully train you in.
3. We will respond when the add closes
Please email CV and cover letter.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: €17.40-€18.20 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 18 per week
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Wellness program
Experience:
* Childcare: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* QQI in Early Education and Childcare (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person