Job Description
Little Gems Childcare is a full day care service which includes pre- school and afterschool. The Childcare worker may have responsibilities across all parts of the service as required.
Purpose of role
The Childcare Worker is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate environment and to implement programmes in accordance with all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
SCOPE
The Childcare worker will be responsible for assisting in the planning and implementing the AISTEAR Curriculum Framework. They must ensure the development and safety of all children in accordance with relevant legislation and policies in both preschool and afterschool settings. The Childcare Worker will be respectful of children and parents, and ensure that equipment and facilities are clean, safe and well maintained. Failure to provide adequate services may place children at risk.
Roles and Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement developmentally appropriate programmes for young children
1. Plan and implement activities, as a member of the childcare team, that meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children attending the centre, particularly in line with the AISTEAR Curriculum Framework
2. Provide appropriate activities and ensure the use of adequate equipment
3. Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained and safe at all times
4. Provide weekly and monthly schedules of activities
5. Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities
6. Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts
7. Be familiar with emergency procedures
8. Adhere to the Child protection Policy of Little Gems Childcare
9. Adhere to all policies and procedures of Little Gems Childcare
Supervise children in care room/ garden settings
10. Ensure children are supervised at all times
11. Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and storytelling
12. Build childrens esteem and communication skills through age appropriate interaction and activity
13. Ensure that mealtimes are a time of pleasant social sharing
14. Washing and changing children were required
15. Comfort children when required
16. Establish routines and provide positive guidance
17. Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable
18. Implement positive discipline when required
19. Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
20. Observe children and make note of progress
21. Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner
Communicate with parents and members of the community
22. Discuss childrens development with parents
23. Discuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriate
24. Promote literacy and early education
Maintain program administration
25. Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their childs progress
26. Develop daily activity plans
Perform other related duties as required
27. Work as an integral member of the team
28. Set up and clear away at the start and end of each session as required
29. Occasionally work additional hours as required
30. Attend and take part in staff and other relevant meetings
31. To undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time.
The successful candidate must have
Personal Specification
32. FETAC Level 5/6
33. First Aid Certified
34. Manual Handling certified
35. Childcare experience desirable
36. Good interpersonal skills
37. Good communication skills
38. Awareness of health and safety issues and legal requirements relating to a childcare service
39. Appreciation of need for strict confidentiality
40. Honesty and reliability
41. Good time keeping
42. Willingness to work flexible hours
Hours
39 hours per week
Salary
27,378-28,393
Job Location
Clondalkin Dublin 22
Qualification Level
Minimum QQI/Fetac Level 5, Minimum QQI/Fetac Level 6