Early Year's Educator

Full-TimeKildare
Monday–FridayDay Shift

Salary Benefits

  • Company Pension
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Sick Pay
  • Training Provided

Salary Extras

  • Bonus Pay

Job Description

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.

Job Requirements

Education

QQI Level 5 in Early Years Education is required as a minimum

Qualifications

QQI Level 5 in Early Years Education is required as a minimum