Job Description
The Appointment
The Galway Steiner Kindergarten is seeking an Early Years Educator/AIM Support Worker to
join its small team. The position is offered as a fixed term contract for a period of 10
months, with a provisional start date of 28 th August 2024. A probationary period of 3 months
applies.
Hours: The working hours for this role are Mon to Friday 9am to 3pm (TBC) during term
time.
Location: The position is based in Galway Steiner Kindergarten in Na Blátha Craige, Upper
Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra, Galway
Team: The AIM Support Worker will be part of a small team supporting the Lead
Educator/Manager and Classroom Educator. The Team is supported by a Board of Directors
made of up of parents.
Roles and Responsibilities
The Role:
Support childrens development social, emotional, physical, and cognitive in
carrying out activities.
Support Lead Educator in planning and implementing developmentally suitable
activities in line with the Steiner/Waldorf philosophy.
Support children in their free play as competent and confident learners.
Support the Lead educator in ensuring the ethos of the service is in line with ideals of
Waldorf/Steiner philosophy.
Maintain room and equipment, to ensure health and safety of children at all times.
Support the team in organising, cleaning, and maintaining the environment to the
benefit of all children.
Follow the policies and procedures of the service at all times.
Attend meetings and undergo training as required.
Perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.
The successful candidate must have
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
QQI level 5/6 qualification (or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education & Care.
Fluent English
Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
Kindness, warmth, and responsiveness to the needs of the children in your care.
Strong work ethic
Excellent communication skills
Love of the outdoors
Ability to support and guide children during free play
Ability to work in partnership with parents and staff, keeping the child at the heart at
all times
Naturally warm and respectful towards children and their individual needs
Desirable Criteria
QQI level 7 (or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education & Care
Two years working experience in a preschool setting
Experience using music and the Arts in and educational setting
Hours
9am - 3pm Monday-Friday
Job Location
Galway
Qualification Level
Minimum QQI/Fetac Level 6