Early Years Practitioner
We are currently recruiting for a qualified Early Years Practitioner to join our team at Happy Days Crche in Walkinstown, Dublin. As a key member of our staff, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality childcare and education to children aged one year to fourth class.
About Us
Happy Days Crche has been providing full-time day care and after-school services since 2000. We offer a child-centred environment that prioritizes education through play. Our team is committed to delivering exceptional care and education to the children in our care.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Early Years Practitioner to join our team. You will be responsible for creating a positive and safe learning environment for each child, encouraging their learning growth, and ensuring their safety, security, and well-being.
Main Job Responsibilities
* Create a positive and safe learning environment for each child.
* Care and encourage learning growth, depending on each individual child.
* Ensure the safety, security, and well-being of all children in your care.
* To assist in the planning and implementation of an age-appropriate stimulating programme of activities which will enhance the child's natural growth and development.
* Supervise free and child-led play.
* Conduct and follow a weekly/monthly plan alongside the other Childcare Practitioners in your group.
* Observing, recording, and monitoring the Children's development.
* Follow Aistear framework.
* Communicate positively with children, staff, and parents on a daily basis.
* Help others when needed.
* Ensure the area you work is kept to a high standard of cleanliness and provides a rich environment for the children.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Fetac Level 7 in Early Years required, or an equivalent.
* A good understanding of Aistear and curriculum development.
* Previous experience in an equivalent Early Years setting.
* Demonstrable professionalism, enthusiasm, and positivity.
* Ability to work as part of a team and support others in the team.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with fluency in English.
* Strong organisational skills and an ability to work on own initiative.
* It will be beneficial if you have already undertaken courses in child protection, manual handling, and first aid training but such training will be provided where required as part of induction.
* A good academic grounding with knowledge working with children with additional needs.
* An SNA qualification alone does not cover working in this role.
* Willing to keep up to date with Tusla, Department of Education guidance and keep the environment the children are in to a very high standard with regards to the children's interest, hygiene, and safety.
What We Offer
As a valued member of our team, you will receive:
* A competitive salary package.
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
* A supportive and collaborative work environment.
* The chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.