Kilkenny Community Early Years Project: Lead Educator (Full Time) & Early Years Educator (Part Time)

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Kilkenny Community Early Years Project is recruiting for a full time Lead Educator (minimum 8 month contract) and a part time Early Years Educator (minimum 6 month contract).

Kilkenny Community Early Years is a cross community, needs based Early Years service catering for children aged 2 to 6 years. KCEYP works to support children and families to reach their full potential in all areas of development, through the implementation of a play based emergent curriculum, while using a partnership approach in assisting, liaising and mediating with other professionals who are supporting the families.

Early Years Lead Educator

(Maternity cover-minimum 8 month contract with possibility of extension). 35 hours per week

  • Applicants require a minimum Level 7 or 8.
  • Experience working in a similar role would be desirable, however not essential.
  • Rate of pay: above ERO Graduate Lead Educator Rate

Please contact Project Coordinator, Alicia Mastrandrea, to view the full job description for Lead Educator position at alicia@kceyp.ie or on 087 652 1052.


Early Years Educator

(minimum 6 month contract with possibility of extension). Part Time - hours somewhat negotiable for the right candidate. 

  • Applicants require a minimum QQI Level 5 or 6, however Level 7 or 8 would be desirable.
  • Experience working in an Early Years setting would be desirable.
  • The successful applicant will have good working knowledge of Aistear and Siolta, the ability to work as part of a team and the passion for working with children in the early years.

Rate of Pay: €14.94- €15.97 dependent on level of Education, as approved by the board of Management. 35% of hours paid at a higher rate of pay.

To apply for the Early Years Educator position, please send cover letter and CV to the Project Coordinator, Alicia Mastrandrea, at alicia@kceyp.ie.


Benefits to working for KCEYP include:

  • 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
  • 10 Paid sick Leave (pro rata)
  • Weekly non contact time and ongoing mentoring from Quality & Inclusion Coordinator
  • Time in Lieu for participation in training and professional development outside of working hours

Candidates will be short listed based on information supplied. Kilkenny Community Early Years Project may develop a panel of qualifying candidates for any future vacancies in the next 12 months.

Kilkenny Community Early Years Project is an equal opportunities employer

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Region: Kilkenny