Early Years Practitioner

Overview
Job Title: Early Years Practitioner
Reports to: The Manager
Job Summary: 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.
Salary: Entry Level – €30,420.00
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.
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 children's esteem and communication skills through age appropriate interaction and activity
Ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing
Washing and changing children where 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 children's 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 child's 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.
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
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