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Early Years Educator - Tigers Childcare

€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

Bettystown | Full-time | Permanent | €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.

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

Why We Do What We Do

Tigers Childcare creates exceptional environments where children thrive through play, exploration and meaningful relationships. With 27 centres and growing, we're one of Ireland's leading childcare providers - committed to quality, inclusion and continuous improvement.

The same values that guide how we support children - curiosity, care, consistency and high expectations - shape how we support our teams. At Tigers, we invest in your development, prioritise wellbeing, and make sure everyone feels they belong.

How You'll Make An Impact

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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• Employment typeFull-time

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