Nursery Early Years Professional

Banana Moon Day Nurseries; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Hamilton is seeking a passionate and skilled Early Years Educator for a part-time position. Applicants must hold a Level 3 qualification in child care and demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills with children and families. Key responsibilities include providing high-quality education and care, promoting a nurturing environment, and engaging with the community. Job offers various perks including discounted childcare, training opportunities, and team-building events.

Benefits

Dinner provided at staff meetings

Discounted childcare

Free on-site parking

Uniform provided

Training opportunities

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Team building events

Qualifications

• Experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and child development.
• DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality education and care is delivered.
• Create a safe and welcoming environment for children.
• Engage with the local community and promote the nursery.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Nurturing and dedicated

Enthusiastic

Collaboration in a team environment

Education

Full relevant Level 3 childcare qualification

Paediatric First Aid certificate

Safeguarding training

Job description

Early Years Educator (level 3 qualified or above)

Do you have a clear passion for childcare and early years? Do you hold a level 3 or above in Childcare? If so then read on...............

Here at Banana Moon Hamilton, we are looking for a Part Time enthusiastic, energetic and motivated, Early years professional, qualified to Level 3 or above to join our ever-growing nursery team.

• You must have a huge smile, and be able to offer hugs to make every child feel loved
• Dressing up and going on adventures every day is key!
• Leaving nursery covered in paint, glitter will happen daily.
• The ability to be singing "Baby Shark" over and over again, doesn’t have to be in tune.
• Be a master of sleep, getting up to 12 little people to fall asleep at the same time takes talent
• Being able to headcount lots of little moving people many times a day is desirable
• Playdough making skills are essential. (yes we have awards for the best made playdough)
• Have tissues at the ready for those little runny noses.
• Hold the skill to remember the names of many children, along with the names of every soft toy they own and their pet’s names.
• Willing to feel so loved and adored by all of our children and families.

Job Purpose:

Early Years Professionals ensure a high quality, balanced provision of leading practice education and care is delivered; creating a safe, caring and welcoming setting in which parents are happy to entrust their child and where their child is encouraged and supported to flourish in an enabling and stimulating environment.

To adhere to Banana Moon policies and procedures and meet legislative requirements and following education curriculum, delivering standards which ensure highest possible inspection grading.

To promote a successful business with a first-class reputation, engaging with the local community and marketing the nursery whilst providing excellent customer care.

Acting as a named co-ordinator relevant to their skills or training as designated by the Nursery Manager.

20 hours per week/ permanent position

• A full and relevant level 3 qualification as defined by the Department of Education on the Early Years Qualifications List.
• DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector
• Previous responsibility as a key person
• Paediatric 12hr First Aid certificate
• Safeguarding training and qualifications
• Previous experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• Good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and child development.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with children and families.
• Enthusiastic, nurturing, and dedicated to supporting children's learning.
• Able to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.

• Yearly award ceremony
• Dinner provided at staff meetings
• Uniform provided
• Training opportunities
• Discounted childcare
• On-site parking
• Free parking
• Company events
• Holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Team building events
• Staff Well-being programmes
• Access to NoodleNow industry leading online platform
• Employee of the month - we recognise and celebrate your hard work.
• Training to gain further qualifications
• Closed between Christmas and New Year