Childcare - Douglas

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: August 2025 to allow for adequate training, reference checks and garda vetting.
• Job Types: Permanent
• Salary: Starting from €14.76 p/h
• Locations: Douglas
• Hours : 7:30am-9am & 1pm-6pm
• Positions: Programme Lead and Programme 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:

• Garda vetting is essential (completed by us after interview stage).
• Work Permit/ VISA essential (for more than 20 hours a week)
• At least 2 written references checks required before starting.

www.sherpakids.ie for More information

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: €14.76-€15.79 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Application question(s):

• If you have a Visa, does it allow you to work for more than 20 hours a week?
• Do you own a car to commute OR use public transport?
• Are you looking for a permanent job from the 18th August?
• What area are you currently living in or Eircode?
• 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 programme lead or assistant role?

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person