Early Years Educator

Job Description

Full Time Early Years Educator

30-35 hours weekly

Term Time position but paid for 44 weeks

Roles and Responsibilities

Role :

To support and assist in the provision of early education day to the highest quality in a holistic setting for preschool children

Be willing to work with children of various ages

• Perform a variety of tasks, such as aiding toileting, sterilising and engaging in play
• Conduct observations of children
• Follow the policies and procedures of the service at all times
• Cleaning, tidying and storage of equipment and toys after use
• Co-ordinate the implementation of activities suitable for different age groups
• Maintain room, and equipment, to ensure the health and safety of children at all times
• Ensure a good standard of hygiene
• Organise materials and toys to the benefit of children
• Support childrens developments emotional, social, physical and cognitive in carrying out activities
• Attend meetings and undergo training as required
• Be aware of child protection procedures and advise manager should you have any concerns about a child
• Maintain strict confidentiality, any breach of confidentiality about children or their families will constitute gross misconduct
• Perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time

The successful candidate must have

Hours

30-35

Salary

Depends on Qualifications and Experience

Job Location

Ashbounre. County Meath

Qualification Level

Minimum QQI / Fetac Level 5, Minimum QQI / Fetac Level 6