Springlawn Childcare: Early Years Lead Educator (Maternity Cover, Part Time)
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
Springlawn Childcare Community Group is a ‘Limited’ Company and the Charity Registration No. is CHY 14813