Caisleán Óir, Childcare and Afterschool
Glinsk Community Childcare Centre.
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team at Caisleán Óir, Glinsk, Co. Galway.
Early Childcare Years Practitioners; Level 5, 6 or equivalent
Glinsk Community Childcare Centre Caisleán Óir wishes to recruit an Early Childcare Practitioner. The role is full/part-time positions/ Room leaders - additional hours available within the afterschool area.
* All positions are subject to Garda Vetting, ICPC & Reference Validation.
* Competitive pay: Salary €13.95 - €17.50ph (depending on qualifications & experience).
* Employee Benefits: Up to 13 days sick pay in any one year, Professional development, Employee Assistance Programme, Career advancement opportunities, Staff Wellbeing Initiatives.
* Monday - Friday candidates must be available to work afternoons and outside of term time.
* Immediate start following completion of the vetting process.
Role Responsibilities: (Include, but not limited to)
* To provide excellence in role modelling best practice.
* Candidate must be able to work and support our young babies/toddlers as well as other age groups.
* To maintain professional boundaries.
* To follow the childcare policies, in line with the government guidance and statutory requirements. This also includes Caisleán Óir 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.
* 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
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