Springlawn Childcare: Early Years Lead Educator (Maternity Cover, Part Time)

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Early Years Lead Educator 
Maternity Cover (Part- Time)

Springlawn Childcare Community Group ltd has an opening in our fantastic team for an Early Years Lead Educator (Maternity Cover). Springlawn Childcare currently run 2 morning ECCE sessions for children from 2.8 yrs to 5 yrs. We envisage cover will commence from August 2024 to February 2025.

Education & Qualifications:

  • Minimum FETAC Level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education is essential
  • Children First
  • First Aid

Skills and Experience:

  • 2-3 year's previous experience in a similar role
  • Knowledge of Aistear and Siolta frameworks
  • Experience of working with children with additional needs would be desirable or good working knowledge of the Access and Inclusion model.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Possess a genuine commitment and passion for working with young children
  • The ability to be flexible

Brief Job Description

  • Supervise a small team and ensure daily tasks and checklists are completed.
  • Commit to Springlawn Childcare’s Vision, Purpose and Values and ensure that they are adhered to at all times.
  • Establish and maintain professional relationships with all children, their families and colleagues that are based on respect, equality, diversity and confidentiality.
  • Plan and implement activities to help children learn and develop that are both fun and inclusive and suitable to the children's individual interests and abilities.
  • Provide regular observations as per Aistear guidelines.
  • Have an awareness and knowledge of childcare concerns/issues that may have an impact on quality of care for the children and report these concerns/issues appropriately.
  • Ensure all Health and safety requirements are compliant as per policy.
  • Be willing to attend training as required due to the nature of the industry.

Other information: Uniform provided, parking, kitchen with snacks and refreshments available and regular social events.

Part-Time hours: 20 per week
Monday to Friday term time only.

Successful candidate will be appointed subject to Garda Vetting

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

To apply: Email your CV to springlawn.childcare@hotmail.com

Closing date: 24th May 2024

Funded by the Irish Government under The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

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Springlawn Childcare Community Group is a ‘Limited’ Company and the Charity Registration No. is CHY 14813

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Region: Longford