Afterschool Co- Ordinator

Little Scholars Montessori & Childcare; Rush; On-site; EUR 16,965 - 18,720; Part time

Job summary

Little Scholars Montessori & Childcare in Rush, Co. Dublin, is seeking an Afterschool Co‑Ordinator to support children aged 4–12 in a safe, engaging environment. The role is part-time (22.5 hours/week) with after-school and school-term hours, including occasional full-day coverage during closures.

A competitive hourly rate is offered. You will work with a small team to manage up to 24 children, ensuring safety, meals, and smooth daily routines, while supporting inspections and Lead Educator

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare, preschool, or afterschool setting.
• Excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• Training in HACCP, FAR (First Aid Response), Manual Handling and Children First/Child Protection desirable.
• Training can be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of afterschool service for up to 24 children.
• Ensure safety, wellbeing and development in a nurturing environment.
• Assist with serving hot meals prepared daily.
• Support Lead Educator with daily routines and classroom setup.
• Assist with inspections and cover Lead Educator during leave.
• Lead classroom and act as main contact during absence.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Childcare experience

Education

Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)

Job description

Afterschool Co‑Ordinator

Little Scholars Montessori & Childcare is seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and organised Afterschool Co‑Ordinator to join our dedicated team in Rush, Co. Dublin.

This role is based within our After School Care (SAC) service, supporting children aged 4–12 years in a fun, safe, and engaging environment.

Hours of Work

This is a part‑time position of 22.5 hours per week during the school term:

• Monday to Friday: 1:30pm – 6:00pm (38 weeks per year)
• During school closures (approximately 13 weeks per year), the hours are 8:45am – 6:00pm.
• We close Christmas week

Salary

Competitive salary, based on qualifications and experience.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support the day‑to‑day operation of our afterschool service, catering for a maximum of 24 children. A minimum of two adults are always on site.
• Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and development of all children in your care, creating a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment.
• Assist with serving a hot meal to the children. Meals are delivered fresh daily and require heating before serving.
• Support the Lead Educator in maintaining the daily routine, organisation, and smooth running of the classroom.
• Assist the Lead Educator in preparing for and participating in inspections as required.
• Step into the role of Person in Charge/Lead Educator during periods of annual leave or sick leave. Responsibilities during these periods include:

• Leading the classroom and supporting the staff team.
• Acting as the main point of contact for the school and, where appropriate, parents.
• Undertaking designated responsibilities, including First Aid Officer and Mandated Person duties (where qualified).
• Ensuring the continued smooth operation of the service.

Full support and guidance will be provided by the owner whenever you are covering the Lead role.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working in a childcare, preschool, or afterschool setting.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
• A warm, positive, and professional approach, with a genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing.
• Relevant qualifications and certifications, including HACCP, FAR (First Aid Response), Manual Handling, and Children First/Child Protection, are desirable but not essential. Training can be provided for the right candidate.

If you are passionate about creating a safe, engaging, and enjoyable environment where children can learn, play, and thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Part‑time

Pay: €14.50-€16.00 per hour

Education

• Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)

Experience

• Afterschool : 1 year (required)

Language

• English (required)

Licence/Certification

• Minimum Level 5 in Early Years (preferred)

Work authorisation

• Ireland (required)

Location

• Rush, County Dublin (preferred)

Work Location

• In person