Job description
Sherpa Kids provides Before School Care, After school and Holiday Childcare to children in the areas of Cork during term time and non-term time (school holidays).
* Start Date: Immediately to allow for adequate training, reference checks and garda vetting.
* Job Types: Permanent
* Salary: Starting from €15.75 p/h
* Locations: Cork City
* Hours: 1-5pm
* Positions: Programme Lead or Assistant
Programme Lead:
* Programme Lead must have experience in managing and leading a team
* Own car required for programme lead
* Maintain the day-to-day activities
* Interacting with the children, their families and other staff members each day.
* Lots of energy and enthusiasm to work with children.
* Experience working with school aged children is preferred (Minimum 2 year)
* Proficiency in technology and software (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
Programme assistant
* Assisting with the day-to-day activities in a caring and fun environment.
* Engaging in a variety of planned activities (both indoor and outdoor) with the children each day.
* Experience working with school aged children is preferred (Minimum 1 year)
Requirements:
* Fluent spoken and written English required
* Garda vetting is essential (completed by us after interview stage).
* Work Permit/ VISA essential (for more than 20 hours a week)
* 2 written references checks required before starting.
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Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €15.50-€16.80 per hour
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company events
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Sick pay
* Wellness program
Application question(s):
* If you have a Visa, does it allow you to work for more than 20 hours a week?
* In what area do you currently live OR Eircode?
* Do you use public transport OR do you have your own car?
* If you are successful in the recruitment process, would you be able to provide at least two written references?
* If you are successful in the recruitment process, would you be able to provide police clearance certificates from any countries you have previously worked in outside of Ireland?
* Are you applying for the Lead OR assistant positions
* Are you available Monday to Friday form October 2025?
Experience:
* Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person