Early Years Educator

2 weeks ago

Meath Hill, Ireland Tigers Childcare Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Early Years Educator - Ashbourne role at Tigers Childcare

6 days ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

€29,744 - €32,864

At Tigers Childcare, we don't just hire for roles - we hire for impact. Whether you work directly with children, support behind the scenes, or lead teams across services, your work helps shape a nurturing environment where children - and colleagues - can thrive.

Job Introduction

Early Years Educator - Tigers Childcare | Full-time | Permanent

If you're organised, values-driven, and ready to contribute to something bigger, this could be your next chapter.

Responsibilities
  • Deliver holistic, play-based early years education to support children's emotional, social, physical and cognitive development.
  • Ensure curriculum and activities align with Aistear and Siolta to enable centre success.
  • Provide engaging care and observations that enable colleagues and families to track each child's progress.
  • Contribute to a culture of safety, professionalism, inclusion, and care.
What You'll Need To Succeed
  • Must-Haves - Fetac Level 5 (or recognised equivalent) in Early Childhood Care and Education
  • Experience in a childcare role (preferred)
  • Fluent English
  • Passion for working with children, reliability, empathy, and attention to detail
    • Nice-to-Haves - Experience applying Aistear and Siolta in practice
    • Interest in continued growth within a values-driven childcare setting
    The Perks, the Pay, and the Purpose
    • What The Role Offers You - A meaningful role contributing to early years development and centre success
    • Supportive colleagues and a genuinely values-led culture
    • Opportunities to grow and develop through CPD and learning
    • A role where your care, detail and professionalism are noticed and valued
    Salary & Benefits
    • Competitive salary: €29,744 - €32,864
    • 30 paid holiday days (including bank holidays, with service-based increases)
    • 5 days statutory sick pay
    • FlyeFit Gym discount
    • 10% discount on HSF Health Plan
    • €500 referral bonus (unlimited)
    • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
    • Educational Assistance Programme
    • CPD and career development opportunities
    • Tigers Stripes Recognition Programme
    • Onboarding induction, colleague appreciation days, and quarterly paid team meetings
    • Break room facilities and on-site parking
    Let's Build Something Brilliant Together

If this sounds like your kind of role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply via our website.

All roles are subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks in line with regulatory requirements and Tigers Childcare's Safeguarding Policy. Tigers Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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Job Details
  • Seniority level: Entry level
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Education and Training
  • Industries: Education

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