Caislen ir Childcare and Afterschool seeks a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team at Caislen ir Glinsk Community Childcare Centre in Galway. We are looking for Early Childcare Years Practitioners with Level 5, 6 or equivalent qualifications.
Job Description
We wish to recruit an Early Childcare Practitioner to work in our childcare centre. The role is full/part-time positions with room leaders available. All positions are subject to Garda Vetting, ICPC & Reference Validation.
Competitive pay: Salary €13.95 -€17.50ph (depending on qualifications & experience)
* Up to 13 day sick pay in anyone year
* Professional development
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Career advancement opportunities
* Staff Wellbeing Initiatives
Role Responsibilities
To provide excellence in role modelling best practice and support our young babies/ toddlers as well as other age groups. To maintain professional boundaries and follow the childcare policies, in line with the government guidance and statutory requirements.
This includes Caislen ir policies and procedures. To facilitate the role of a Key person for a cohort of children. This involves facilitating 1:1 Key Person- Parent consultations, preparing learning stories/observations and assessments of learning.
To support and assist in the provision of high quality Early Years care and learning to children aged 0-6 years of age, in a therapeutic community setting. Provide the children with reciprocal interactions with children. Support activities to benefit the child while delivering a play-based approach.
Support children's holistic development. Contribute to the process of Observation & Documentation- Including learning stories and conducting observations & learning stories for children. Build effective forms of Communication among team members Liaise with the parents, staff and the inter-agency team where possible.
Delivering a holistic approach that caters for the children accessing the Early Years Preschool & Baby-room. Engage with opportunities to upskill and access relevant training. Engage with Team Meetings and reflective practice.
To be flexible and adaptable to suit the service needs when required. Practice and follow expected hygiene practices involving good hand hygiene and using Personal Protective Equipment.
Benefits
Childcare