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To act as a positive role model and lead the staff team in the room in the delivery of a programme of the highest standard and in accordance with Aistear and Síolta both indoors and outdoors.
* Guide, observe, stimulate, and supervise children in a safe and caring environment as part of the team.
* Act, if required, as a key worker to specified children.
* Ensure the safety, security, and well-being of all children in your care.
* Adhere to the Child Care 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016, the Child Care Act 1991, and all other relevant legislation and regulations.
* Follow good practice guidelines in relation to Aistear, Síolta, and policy documents.
* Ensure all quality and safety standards are maintained in the Service, with specific responsibility for your designated room.
* Be knowledgeable of all policies and procedures and follow them accordingly.
* Provide direction and support to the other practitioners in your room.
* Ensure the staff:child ratios are compliant with the most current Early Years Regulations.
* Monitor and supervise the practice of practitioners in the room.
* Give constructive formal and informal feedback to staff regularly based on your observations in the room (one-to-one meetings, room meetings).
* Report any issues in relation to staff members to the Manager.
* Manage room rosters in conjunction with the Service Manager, as may be required.
* Support students in your room under the direction of the Service Manager.
* Encourage staff and support the Service Manager to maintain a good working atmosphere in the service.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* Be a member of the team engaging with other team members and fostering good relations.
* Respect the rights of the children in the care of the service.
* Be the contact point for all information related to your room.
* Ensure Room Registers are completed, up-to-date, and amended when a change occurs.
* Be fully versed in all issues relating to the room (children, staff, parents).
* Be the main decision maker in the room and take appropriate actions, communicating to the practitioners and Service Manager in line with your responsibility as Room Leader.
* Be responsible for the completion of all paperwork in the designated room.
* Conduct daily checks to ensure the room team has completed all records appropriately and sign-off on observations, accident/incident report forms, information forms for parents, etc.
* Maintain up-to-date necessary records in compliance with the most recent regulations, role book, accident report book, when necessary.
* Ensure that observations are linked to the Aistear themes and back into the individual development plan for each child.
* Ensure the implementation of policies in accordance with the policies of the Service and the Preschool Regulations.
* Be responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of the children.
* Conduct scheduled risk assessments of the designated room and outdoor area as may be required.
* Bring any possible hazards or risks to the attention of the Service Manager.
* Have a thorough knowledge of fire and safety procedures within the service.
* Ensure the room team maintains a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
* Participate in cleaning duties as required.
* Maintain a safe and clean outside environment.
* Plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning activities for children regarding their age and stage of development.
* Provide opportunities for children to learn in a holistic way at group and individual levels.
* Ensure that the programme is inclusive and supports equality and diversity.
* Introduce children to the play equipment based on their individual needs.
* Provide opportunities for self-directed play.
* Ensure that observations are carried out by all team members in the room, recorded, and linked to Aistear themes.
* Ensure that observations are used to create individual children's development plans.
* Ensure that all members of the team are linking Aistear themes to the curriculum, art displays, and other areas as appropriate.
* Ensure the protection of children in accordance with Children First: National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children.
* Be attentive to the children in your care.
* Deal with issues as they arise in relation to the well-being of children.
* Report to the Service Manager and ensure that the staff team are encouraged to report any child protection concerns.
* Liaise with parents to keep them informed of children's progress and well-being.
* Ensure staff members in your room greet and meet parents in an appropriate manner.
* Ensure feedback is given to parents in a constructive and encouraging manner.
The successful candidate must have:
* A minimum of FETAC/QQI Level 6 Major Award in Early Years Education.
* Be in a position to commence in late August or early September for the new term year 2024/2025.
* This is a Garda vetted position, so Garda vetting must be in place prior to commencement.
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