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Early Years Practitioner

Little Gems ChildcareDublin, Ireland

30+ days ago

Salary

€27,378.00–€28,393.00 yearly

Job description

Job Description

Little Gems Childcare is a full day care service which includes pre- school and afterschool. The Childcare worker may have responsibilities across all parts of the service as required.

Purpose of role

The Childcare Worker is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate environment and to implement programmes in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

SCOPE

The Childcare worker will be responsible for assisting in the planning and implementing the AISTEAR Curriculum Framework. They must ensure the development and safety of all children in accordance with relevant legislation and policies in both preschool and afterschool settings. The Childcare Worker will be respectful of children and parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained. Failure to provide adequate services may place children at risk.

Roles and Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

Implement developmentally appropriate programmes for young children

Plan and implement activities, as a member of the childcare team, that meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children attending the centre, particularly in line with the AISTEAR Curriculum Framework
Provide appropriate activities and ensure the use of adequate equipment
Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times
Provide weekly and monthly schedules of activities
Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities
Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts
Be familiar with emergency procedures
Adhere to the Child protection Policy of Little Gems Childcare
Adhere to all policies and procedures of Little Gems Childcare

Supervise children in care room / garden settings

Ensure children are supervised at all times

Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and storytelling

Build childrens esteem and communication skills through age appropriate interaction and activity

Ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing

Washing and changing children were required

Comfort children when required

Establish routines and provide positive guidance

Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable

Implement positive discipline when required

Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand

Observe children and make note of progress

Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner

Communicate with parents and members of the community

Discuss childrens development with parents

Discuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate

Promote literacy and early education

Maintain program administration

Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their childs progress

Develop daily activity plans

Perform other related duties as required

Work as an integral member of the team

Set up and clear away at the start and end of each session as required

Occasionally work additional hours as required

Attend and take part in staff and other relevant meetings

To undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time.

The successful candidate must have

Personal Specification

FETAC Level 5 / 6

First Aid Certified

Manual Handling certified

Childcare experience desirable

Good interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Awareness of health and safety issues and legal requirements relating to a childcare service

Appreciation of need for strict confidentiality

Honesty and reliability

Good time keeping

Willingness to work flexible hours

Hours

39 hours per week

Salary

27,378-28,393

Job Location

Clondalkin Dublin 22

Qualification Level

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