Early Year's Educator

This is a permanent full-time job with 35–40 hours a week. The number of hours worked is determined by alternating shifts from 7.30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Uniform and mandatory training is provided. Free parking available on-site.
• Salary dependable on experience and qualifications.
• Attractive employee benefit package. We have very approachable management with open door policy in place.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing the highest standards of care to infants / children
• Communicating with and arranging activities for children in your care
• Meeting and greeting parents in a polite and pleasant manner
• Ensuring compliance with Funbugs Childcare Policies and Procedures
• To help develop a play program that is age appropriate
• Ensure that you have age-appropriate equipment and materials in your room
• Room is well ventilated and warm or cool as appropriate. If it is not, you must let your assistant manager or manager know
• Children get fresh air each day – where allowable
• Children have plenty of fluids
• Know Fire Drills, location of Fire extinguishers, Assembly Point, First Aid Boxes.
• Know Funbugs Childcare’s policy on Child Protection 
• Be aware of each child’s details i.e. Food Allergies, Medical etc.
• Respect your co-workers
• Support your co-workers (room cover, lunch breaks etc.)
• Confidentiality i.e. all details regarding children, parents and situations that may arise in the crèche are confidential and cannot be discussed with anyone.
• Attend Team Meetings
• Check toys for safety
• A handover will happen when another educator is taking over from you.
• Being punctual
• Report all accidents – no matter how small
• Reporting directly to the Crèche Manager
• Liaising with Supervisor with creative ideas for reception.
• Ensuring Aistear & Síolta frameworks are followed at all times.
• Curriculum presentation to parents.