Early Years Educator

1 day ago

Meath Hill, Ireland Tigers Childcare Full time

Early Years Educator - Enfield, Meath

Role: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: €29,744 - €32,864

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

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. We invest in development, prioritise wellbeing, and foster belonging.

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 values-led culture
    • Opportunities to grow and develop through CPD and learning
    • Recognition for care, detail and professionalism
    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

How to apply

  • 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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