Leitrim Traveller Project at Shannonside Community Childcare Centre invites applications for the position of:
Early Years and School Aged Services Lead Educator
Leitrim Development Company wish to appoint an Early Years and School Aged Services Lead Educator to support the delivery of Early Years programme and School Aged Service. He/she will be part of a team with responsibility for the development and delivery of the ECCE programme and School Aged service.
About Shannonside Community Childcare: Shannonside Childcare is in operationfor over 20 years providing Early Years and School Aged support. Our mission is that every child's individual identity, their family and community is nurtured and celebrated in a child-centered learning environment.
Job Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high quality and best practice standards are maintained in our Early Years and School Aged service, ensuring practice is underpinned by the Aistear curriculum and the National Quality Guidelines in accordance with Síolta standards.
Responsible to: Traveller Project Co-Ordinator and Childcare manager.
Location: Shannonside Community Centre, Carrick on Shannon.
Position: 33 hours per week 9:15-5:30 Monday – Thursday, 2-5 Friday
Qualifications and Experience
· Qualification of level 7 or 8 in Early Years and Education or equivalent.
· Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
Full Job description is available at or available on request from
In order to apply please submit a letter of application and a current Curriculum Vitae, by email stating Early Years and School Aged Services Lead Educator to or by post to Leitrim Development Company, Church St, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim by 12.00pm by Thursday the 25th of September. Shortlisting will apply.
Leitrim Development Company is an equal opportunities employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 33 per week
Work Location: In person