Early Years Educator

3 weeks ago

Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland Childcare Minds Limited Full time

Role Summary: Consistently show passionate commitment to the provision of the highest standards of education, activities and care for all children in Busy Kids Crche.
Create a happy place for all children where safety, trust and fun is paramount.
Establish and maintain professional relationships and communication with all children, their families and staff that are based on respect, equality, diversity and confidentiality.
Engage in the development and implementation of high quality learning and development programs for children, in line with Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework and Solta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education.
Reports to:Creche Manager Duties & Responsibilities will include but not limited to: Plan, implement and assess the childrens daily learning, activities and development based on their interests and needs, being flexible to change based on interests, attitudes and needs of the children both on an individual and group basis.
Express and deliver initiative and creativity in the planning, organising and communication of all activities, programmes and educational frameworks.
Participate in the evaluation of the programmes on a regular basis to ensure the needs of the children are being met as far as possible by the crche.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with all children, their families and staff that are based on respect, equality, diversity and confidentiality.
Report any concerns/complaints to the supervisor/manager (verbally and in writing) and act as an advocate for all children and employees when required.
Liaise with other agencies and professionals in the childcare sector, promoting the welfare of children.
Represent the crche at meetings/conferences when necessary, e.g. case conferences, childcare network meetings, etc.
Have an awareness and knowledge of childcare concerns/issues that may have an impact on the creche and quality of care for the children.
Maintain indoor and outdoor play and dining areas in a neat, presentable and hygienic state.
Support and assist the management team during internal and external audits/inspections.
Education & Qualifications: Skills and Experience: Must have completed a minimum full FETAC/QQI Major Award Level 5 in Childcare or related field.
Previous working experience in childcare within a crche environment is desirable.
Possess a high regard for and practice good health and safety procedures at all times.
Passionate about delivering outstanding care to children and be a committed, patient and caring person with a sense of fun and a positive outlook on life.
Skills: Child centered Qualified Empathy Dedicated Understanding Patient Encouraging Benefits: Parking no weekends Christmas bonus Christmas Closure Staff Discount Paid Mandatory Training Promotional Opportunities

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