Little Scholars Childcare are seeking to employ a full time practitioner who is dedicated and enthusiastic.

We welcome candidates who hold a minimum level 5 qualification, Experience as an Early Years Practitioner preferable, you will play a crucial role in the care and education of children aged between 6months and 5yrs 6 months.

✅ Key Responsibilities:
Daily Duties to include:
 Caring for and engaging with children in a nurturing environment ensuring that all of their physical, emotional and social needs are met.
 Communicating to the manager consistently and regularly in order to best meet the needs of the children, parents and team members.
 Developing and implement age-appropriate activities that stimulate learning, and offer children opportunities to reach their full potential in line with our Aistear Curriculum.
 Create a safe and stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity and exploration.
 Carry out physical hygiene and feeding routines in an efficient manner whilst ensuring that the children’s emotional well-being is considered.

❗ Requirements:
 Minimum level 5 qualifications in Early Years Education and Care.
 Enthusiasm and passion for working with children in order to help them reach their full potential.
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 Ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic team, who place the child central to all practices.
 Capability of working with and meeting the needs of the children and families in our care.
 Garda vetting and reference checks will be conducted for all applicants.

Please send up to date Curriculum Vitae to infolscholars@gmail.com

KILCORMAC COMMUNITY CHILDCARE ARE IN AN EXCITING PHASE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND ARE NOW SEEKING AN ASSISTANT CHILDCARE MANAGER.

The Assistant Childcare Manager will be the primary designated person in charge of the services at our new Full Daycare Service for 1-3 year olds and assist in the final stages of setting up this service (end June 2025 start).

The role will also assist the Manager who carries out the day-to-day management duties and responsibilities for the whole service.

The Assistant Manager will be required to work directly with children.

The role holder should be flexible, warm and caring, be able to carry out all tasks related to the management of the Full Day Care Service. They will be expected to work collaboratively with the well-established 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 exciting phase, this position is for you.

Hours: Minimum 35hrs (Flexibility depending on candidates’ suitability)
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Benefits: Additional annual leave, paid sick pay (within regulations), flexibility

Requirements:
• Minimum QQI Level 6 Childcare or equivalent
• Passion for working with children and their families
• Management/Supervisory Experience Essential
• Knowledge of Government Childcare Schemes
• Knowledge of Tuslsa requirements and regulations
• Experience of working with a team
• Willing to report and liaise to the Childcare Manager and Board of Management

Interested candidates should send their CV, together with a cover letter to kilcormacchildcarecommittee@gmail.com before 5pm sharp on Thursday 22nd May 2025.

Kilcormac Community Childcare is an equal opportunities employer.

Contact Details
Telephone: 057 910 4296
Email: kilcormacchildcarecommittee@gmail.com
Locations: St. Joesph’s Community Centre, Kilcormac, Co. Offaly R42 X894
Kilgolan Lower, Kilcormac, Co. Offaly R42 HF88

Little Acorns Sessional Preschool Tullamore are seeking a suitable candidate for our afternoon session 1.00pm - 4.00pm for September 2025.

➡️Min 15 hrs per week

✅Must have level 5 in Childcare and experience.

Please forward your CV to annshanne@yahoo.co.uk

POSITION
• Term Time, (3.5 to 4hours per day, 17.5 to 20hours per week) Monday to Friday
• September Start

REQUIREMENTS
❗Must have a minimum Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education
❗Basic Level of Gaeilge

DUTIES
▶️ Supporting Children’s Development: create a safe environment that caters to the diverse needs of children in their care
▶️ Implementing Inclusive Practices: ensure that children with additional needs can meaningfully participate in the ECCE programme
▶️ Collaboration and Communication: collaborate with parents, early learning and care providers, and other professionals to develop and implement individualised support plans for children
▶️ Documentation and Record Keeping: maintain accurate record of children’s progress, observations and contribute to ongoing assessment and planning
▶️ Networking: actively participate and contribute as a team-member of the Early Years Service and work cooperatively with other support services

WHAT WE OFFER
✅ Training and CPD, we support staff to participate in training and continuing professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills in supporting children with diverse needs throughout the school year

RATE OF PAY
€13.65 per hour, or higher depending on qualification

APPLICATION DETAILS
Email CV and Cover Letter to Eimear Ní Ógáin, E: noininibeaga@gmail.com

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Thursday 31st July 2025

POSITION
• Term Time, 9:15am to 12:45pm, Monday to Friday

REQUIREMENTS
❗ Must have a minimum Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education
❗ Must be enthusiastic, creative, a team player and with a passion for Eary Years Education.
❗A willingness to engage with the Irish Language would be a basic requirement
❗An understanding of the Aistear curriculum framework and Síolta standard is required

RATE OF PAY
€14 per hour

APPLICATION DETAILS
Email Cover letter and CV to Tricia Kelly, Príomhstiúrthóir, M: 087 324 5501,
E: naionrageaelech@gmail.com

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
Friday 2nd May 2025 at 12 noon

POSITION
• Part Time, 20 hours per week, afternoons, 38 weeks per year
• September Start

REQUIREMENTS
❗QQI Level 5 essential
❗Knowledge of homework essential

RATE OF PAY
€14 per hour

APPLICATION DETAILS
CV to Mary, M: 087 293 5552, E: cleverclogsdunkerrin@gmail.com

POSITION
Full Time, 40 hours a week

REQUIREMENTS
❗QQI Level 5 essential
❗Knowledge of homework essential

RATE OF PAY
€14 per hour

APPLICATION DETAILS
CV to Mary, M: 087 293 5552, E: cleverclogsdunkerrin@gmail.com

POSITION
• Full Time, 40 hours a week

REQUIREMENTS
❗Must have a minimum Level 5 Childcare
❗Paid employment experience favourable, but not essential

APPLICATION DETAILS
CV and Cover Letter to Mary Behan, M: 087 644 0559, E:skippyscreche@gmail.com

POSITION
• Full Time, 40 hours per week
• September Start – opportunity for some part-time summer work in July and August

REQUIREMENTS
❗Minimum QQI level 5 or equivalent
❗Flexible, enthusiastic & genuine love for children
❗Team player

DUTIES
▶️Plan, implement and assess the children’s daily activities, learning and development based on their interests and needs
▶️Express and deliver initiative and creativity in the planning, organising and communication of all activities
▶️Establish and maintain professional relationships with all children, their families and work colleagues
▶️Maintain indoor and outdoor environments in a safe, presentable, hygienic manner
▶️Carry out daily risk assessments
▶️Ensure Rainbowland policies and procedures are adhered to throughout the day
▶️Further information will be provided on application

WHAT WE OFFER
✅CPD opportunities
✅Onsite parking
✅Staff appreciation

RATE OF PAY
Follow ERO rates

APPLICATION DETAILS
CV and Cover Letter to Sarah, E: manager@rainbowland.ie

POSITION
• Full Time, Monday to Friday, shifts between 8am and 6pm

REQUIREMENTS
❗Childcare qualification as listed on the DCEDIY recognised Childcare Qualifications to minimum Level 5 from a recognised body though Level 7+ would be advantageous
❗A sincere and genuine love of children
❗Knowledge of TUSLA requirements and 2016 regulation
❗Minimum of 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

DUTIES
▶️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

WHAT WE OFFER
✅Staff discount on childcare
✅Career progression
✅Training and Development
✅Education assistance
✅Pension Scheme
✅Staff appreciation

RATE OF PAY
Depending on qualifications /experience from €14 -16.50 per hour.

APPLICATION DETAILS
CV and Cover Letter to HR Manager: Lisa.manning@grovelandschildcare.ie