Full time 32 hours per week
Part time 25 hours per week
Minimum level 5 qualification in Early Years Education

Please send CV to brightbeginningsferbane@yahoo.ie

Rainbowland Childcare is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator to join our vibrant team.

This is a full-time position requiring a passionate individual who loves working with children and is committed to providing the highest quality of care and education.

Key Requirements:
✅Minimum Level 5 QQI qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education.
✅Reliable, flexible, and enthusiastic with a genuine love for children.

A full job description will be provided upon application.

If you require further information, please contact our manager, Mag, at 046-9731265 or via email at manager@rainbowland.ie.

Join us at Rainbowland Childcare, where we nurture and inspire young minds!

Daingean Community Childcare Services Ltd.

Full Day Care with Preschool & Afterschool
2 Positions:

✅Position 1.

❗32 hour permanent position in Early Years & School Age Childcare.
❗Minimum FETAC Level 5 Required

Role:
➡️To provide a safe environment for children & to implement programmes in accordance with policies & procedures & legislation.
➡️Childcare Practitioner may have responsibilities across all parts of the service
➡️Work as part of a team to implement programmes and activities.
➡️Meet & greet parents and children
➡️Adhere to Policies & Procedures & Child Protection Policy of Daingean Community Childcare Services
➡️Ensure children are supervised at all times
➡️Support Children’s self-esteem & communication skills through age appropriate interaction & activities
➡️Perform other related duties & training as required
➡️Minimum FETAC Level 5 Required

✅Position 2.

❗This position is a 20 hour permanent contract for Afterschool Children.
❗The hours are Monday – Friday 2.00pm – 6.00pm
❗Minimum FETAC Level 5 Required

Role:
➡️To assist staff members with activities & homework for all afterschool children
➡️Assist at mealtimes & cleaning up, ensuring a safe, clean environment
➡️Supervising children at all times
➡️To have good communication with children & parents
➡️Adhere to Policies & Procedures & Child Protection Policy of Daingean Community Childcare Services

These Roles are Not Lead Educator Positions

To apply please forward CV to daingeanchildcare@gmail.com

Closing Date Monday 24th February 2025

KILCORMAC COMMUNITY CHILDCARE ARE IN AN EXCITING PHASE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND ARE NOW SEEKING A CHILDCARE MANAGER FOR OUR FULL DAY CARE, EARLY YEARS AND SCHOOL AGE SERVICES.

The Childcare Manager is the primary designated person in charge of the services who carries out the day-to-day management duties and responsibilities for the service.

The Manager may also be required to work directly with children from time to time.

The role holder should be flexible, warm and caring, be able to carry out all tasks related to the management of the Early Years , School Age and Full Day Care Services. They will be expected to work collaboratively with the well established staff team as well as other stakeholders including Pobal, Tusla and Offaly County Childcare Committee.

If you have a passion for providing quality early childhood care and education to children and families and working as part of a team during this exciting phase, this position is for you.

✅Min QQI Level 7 Childcare or equivalent
✅Passion for working with children and their families
✅Management/Supervisory Experience Essential
✅Knowledge of Government Childcare Schemes
✅Knowledge of Tusla requirements and regulations
✅Experience of working with a team
✅Willing to report and liaise with Board of Management

➡️Hours: Min 28 hrs (Flexibility depending on candidates suitability)
➡️Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
➡️Benefits: Additional annual leave; paid sick pay (within regulations); flexibility.

Interested candidates should send their CV, together with a cover letter to kilcormacchildcarecommittee@gmail.com before 5pm sharp on Friday, 7th February.

Kilcormac Community Childcare is an equal opportunities employer.

We wish to expand our team.
We are looking for applicants with a Childcare Level 5 qualification.(Level 6 desireable)


Job Type: Part time

Expected hours: 16 per week

Schedule: Tuesday- Friday

We are currently recruiting for a Full Time Early Years Educator for Grovelands Childcare, Tullamore

The successful candidate must be available to work Monday - Friday ,shifts between the hours of 8am and 6pm

Duties and Responsibilities
• To ensure a safe, secure and healthy environment for the health, welfare and development of the children
• Actively engage the children in developmentally appropriate learning activities through the Aistear curriculum to facilitate the potential development of each child.
• Observe and record children’s progress
• To communicate effectively with children, families and staff alike.
• Meet established policies and procedures, creating an environment of best practice.
The successful candidate must have:
• A sincere and genuine love for children
• Childcare Qualification as listed on the DCEDIY recognised Childcare Qualifications to minimum Level 5 from a recognised body though Level 7+ would be advantageous
• Knowledge of TUSLA requirements and 2016 regulation
• Minimum 1 year paid working experience in a childcare setting
• Knowledge of working with Siolta and Aistear
• First Aid, Manual Handling and Food Safety Certified an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be available to work 39 hours per week
• Must be eligible to work in Ireland

What we offer :
• Staff discount on childcare
• Career progression
• Training and Development
• Education assistance
• Pension Scheme
• Staff appreciation days
• Onsite parking

Join our award winning team today !

Please send CV’s to Lisa.Manning@grovelandschildcare.ie

Killeigh Community Pre-school and Afterschool are seeking applications for a School age Practitioner for the AFTERSCHOOL.

The post will be from Monday to Friday: 20-25 hours a week afternoons

The ideal candidate will have:

✅Experience working with children in a childcare setting .
✅Excellent Communication and Organisational Skills
✅Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
✅A genuine passion for working with children.
✅A Level 5 qualification in Childcare would be desirable

For more enquiries please contact Sandra Gibson on 0879749797

To apply please send CV and Cover letter to killeighpreschool@yahoo.ie
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Kinnitty Community Playschool are looking to recruit an Early Years Educator for this ECCE year.Kinnitty community Playschool job advert 03 10 2024

This position is a term time position.

✅Requirements
❗Knowledge of the Access and Inclusion Model desirable.
❗Minimum qualification of Level 5 in Early Childhood Care & Education required.
❗Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
❗First aid, manual handling desirable.
❗Genuine love of working with and caring for children.

✅Approx 15 hours a week.
✅Position immediate start pending Garda Vetting.
✅Garda Vetting required and will be applied for through our service.

If you would like to apply for this position please send your C.V. with a cover letter to kinnittyplayschool@yahoo.ie

Grovelands Childcare -Centre Manager Tullamore

✅Job description
Grovelands Childcare are multi award winning early learning and care providers. Established in 1992 Grovelands Childcare now employ over 130 early years educators and cater for over 750 families in the midlands.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced manager to join our management team.

The ideal candidate will have a proven background in both managing staff and effectively communicating with clients. A Level 7+ qualification in childcare and early education though desirable is not essential. However a relevant childcare qualification is required. The position is a full time position.

✅Key responsibilities:
-To execute the efficient and effective management of the centre on a day-to-day basis
-To manage and motivate a team of qualified childcare practitioners
-To continuously develop the centre and play a pivotal role in the promotion of the business.
-To maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all aspects of the business
-To act as the Designated Child Protection Liaison Person in line with Children First ,National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children.
-To build relationships with parents
-To take on other responsibilities as reasonably requested by Senior Management.

Personal skills and experience:
Essential:
-At least 3 years experience in early childhood care and education
-Previously managerial experience
-Proven experience of staff management
-The ability to remain confidential at all times
-Excellent organisational skills
-Excellent communication skills
-Ability to motivate others and lead by example
-Work as part of a team
-Proficiency in Microsoft office packages
-Flexible, can-do attitude
-Full, clean driver licence

Desirable
-Level 7+ Qualification in Childcare and/or Management
-Knowledge of Government Childcare Schemes

If interested please send CV & cover letter to: Lisa.manning@grovelandschildcare.ie

Lusmagh Little Learners - Montessori and Afterschool are seeking applications for an Early Years Educator in our sessional service.

✅Candidates must have a minimum FETAC Level 5 qualification

✅Relief hours for Breakfast Club and Afterschool also available

Please contact Jen on 086 1968927 or email jen.tonge@gmail.com