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
Minimum FETAC Level 5 in ChildcareMinimum 1 year work experience with different ages of children (preschool and afterschool)Ability to work as part of a teamKindness, warmth and responsiveness to the needs of childrenGood Communication and Relating Skills with children, staff and parentsHave a sense of humourKnowledge of relevant legislation and regulationsFirst AidComplete Garda VettingManual HandlingChildren FirstHours
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