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Early Years Practitioner

1 month ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland Respond Full time

Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking for a meaningful role in a purpose-driven organisation? At Respond, we believe in creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where children can thrive, and staff can grow. Our aim is to deliver high-quality, play-based education that makes a real difference. If you're ready to bring your skills, creativity, and care to our service then we want to hear from you

Location: Respond EY Service, Carraig Liath, Midleton, Co. Cork

Reporting to: Early Years Childcare Manager

Hours: Monday-Friday - 39 hrs

Hourly rate: Competitive rates

Staff Benefits:

  1. Annual leave of 23 days plus additional company days
  2. Further education and training assistance
  3. Maternity Leave pay
  4. Sick pay
  5. Employee assistance programme
  6. Employee Purchasing Schemes
  7. 100% Attendance Bonus Holidays
  8. Adoptive Leave
  9. Surrogacy Leave
  10. Fertility Support Leave
  11. Early Pregnancy Loss Leave

Job Purpose:

To act as a positive role model and be responsible for delivering and implementing a high-quality play-based curriculum under the guidance of the national quality frameworks Aistear and Siolta both indoors and outdoors. To guide, observe, stimulate and supervise children in a safe and caring environment as part of the childcare team.

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

  1. To promote and adhere to the services ethos and mission of Respond.
  2. To follow the policies and procedure of the service at all times.
  3. To conduct observation and learning stories for all children.
  4. To organise materials and resources to ensure that they reflect the children's emerging interests and abilities.
  5. To implement a play-based curriculum that encourages independence and fosters the growth of self-esteem within all children.
  6. To support children's emotional, social and cognitive development.
  7. To assist in providing healthy snacks, which meet the growing needs of children and reflects variation in culture or dietary needs.
  8. To develop and support parental involvement strategies that enhance children's learning experiences.
  9. To ensure that the welfare of children is paramount in accordance with Children First; National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children.
  10. Promote the services in the local community and wider area to assist and support the quality and sustainability of the service.
  11. To perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be required from time to time.

Person Specification:

  1. Commitment to high-quality early education
  2. The ability to work in collaboration with a dedicated team
  3. Highly motivated to work on own initiative
  4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  5. A professional and enthusiastic disposition
  6. Flexible and adaptable
  7. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development
  8. Garda Vetting will be required as part of the recruitment process on an ongoing basis.

Qualification & Experience:

  1. A minimum of FETAC Level 5 in Early Years Education
  2. Strong understanding and experience in Early Childhood Education and working with parents/carers.

Closing date for applicants is Friday, 31st January 2025.

Respond is committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce. If you do not "tick every box" there are likely other valuable attributes and skills that you have, that would make you a great fit for the organisation. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, nationalities, genders and from anyone who has historically faced social exclusion. If you feel this role is for you, then please apply.

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