Growing Children Through Exceptional Early Years Education

2 days ago

Maynooth, Co Kildare, Ireland beBeeEducator Full time €29,744 - €32,264
Early Years Educator Job Description

We're seeking an experienced and passionate Early Years Educator to join our team. As a key member of our childcare provision, you will play a vital role in shaping the educational experiences of young children.

As an educator, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality early years education that supports children's emotional, social, physical and cognitive development. This includes planning and implementing engaging activities, observing and recording children's progress, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.

You will have a strong commitment to providing exceptional care and support to each child, ensuring their unique needs are met and their individuality is valued. Your passion for working with children, combined with your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, will make you an asset to our team.

The ideal candidate will have a Fetac Level 5 (or recognised equivalent) in Early Childhood Care and Education, along with relevant experience in a childcare setting. You will also possess excellent time management skills, the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and a willingness to continuously develop your knowledge and skills to meet the evolving needs of our children.

In return for your dedication and hard work, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

  • Competitive salary: €29,744 - €32,864.
  • 30 paid holiday days (including bank holidays).
  • 5 days statutory sick pay.
  • 10% discount on HSF Health Plan.
  • €500 referral bonus.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • CPD and career development opportunities.

We believe in investing in the growth and well-being of our staff, providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help you excel in your role. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional early years education and making a positive impact on the lives of young children, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Deliver holistic, play-based early years education to support children's emotional, social, physical and cognitive development.
  2. Ensure curriculum and activities align with Aistear and Siolta to enable centre success.
  3. Provide engaging care and observations that enable colleagues and families to track each child's progress.
  4. Contribute to a culture of safety, professionalism, inclusion, and care.

Requirements:

  • 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.

About Us:

Tigers Childcare creates exceptional environments where children thrive through play, exploration and meaningful relationships. We're committed to quality, inclusion and continuous improvement, striving to be one of Ireland's leading childcare providers.

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