We are looking to recruit a full-time Early Years/ Childcare Educator starting in mid-August 2025. We are a high-quality Early Years service, offering small group sizes and high-quality, child-focused care in Churchtown, Dublin 14 for the last 25 years. We are very proud of our team, and are looking for an enthusiastic and caring person to join us. This position is working with our younger children aged under 3 years old.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- a competitive salary based on your qualification and level of experience, in line with the recent Employment Regulation Order for the sector.
- salary increases based on performance and length of service with us.
- excellent working environment and conditions, including access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- continuing professional development opportunities.
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL:
- have a minimum qualification of QQI Level 5 Early Childhood Care and Education or equivalent.
- have experience of working in an Early Years environment.
- agree to Garda vetting and international police vetting if required.
- provide 2 written references.
- have First Aid training.
SKILLS AND QUALITIES WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- a warm, committed and enthusiastic person who is able to form trusting relationships with the children in their care.
- a good working knowledge of how to implement a play-based, emergent curriculum, in line with Aistear and Síolta.
- ability to work well with another person in the room, as well as the whole team.
- have a flexible approach to their work.
- excellent organisational skills, and a capacity to keep up to date with observations and other documentation required.
- ability to work in partnership with families, and establish excellent communication between parents/guardians and colleagues.
Please email your CV to Anna, I look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €14.70-€16.75 per hour
Additional pay:
- Overtime pay
- Yearly bonus
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
- FETAC/QQI Level 5 or higher (preferred)
Work Location: In person