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The overall role of Early Years Educator involves working as a team to help ensure responsibility for the children attending the service, and the safe and efficient running of the room. Alongside your colleagues, you will be expected to provide a stimulating and varied programme of play, and ensure the safety and well-being of the children in your care. 

As a member of the Kid Kare team, your duties can include:

  • Adhering to policies and procedures in terms of care, control, safety, and good childcare practice.
  • Have a knowledge of child care regulations, and the implementation of Aistear and Síolta.
  • Work alongside your colleagues to introduce activities that help support the physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development of the children in the room. 
  • Carry out regular observations on designated key children in order to complete learning stories.
  • Plan, prepare, and take part in the activities with the children. 
  • Use positive reinforcement to help educate the children and encourage them to reach their full potential. 
  • Communicate with the child in an age-appropriate manner and model good social interactions and behaviour. 
  • Assist with administration duties; such as daily record keeping, observations, cleaning records, etc.
  • Additional duties specific to the assigned role and room.
  • Take part in special events, outings and visits organised by the childcare service.
  • Promote daily contact with parents – help encourage parental involvement
  • Help prepare and fully set up the play areas, tidy up after the children leave (& throughout the day), and aid in the maintenance of the assigned area.

Job commences Sept 2023 

Job requirements

Minimum of Level 5 Qualification in Early Childhood Education (or equivalent).

Nice to have

Level 6/7/8 Qualification in Early Childhood Education. 

Child Protection training

First Aid training

Manual handling

Job restrictions

Pending Garda/police vetting approval

Job details
Sector:
Occupation field:
Work experience:
Work experience is not required
Language skills:
  • English
  • Very good
Salary range:
13 - 16 EUR
Date of expiry:

About company

we are a full days care facility caring for children aged 1-12 years old, we have 7 specailly designed classrooms all with their own outdoor play area. Find out more