AIM Early Years Inclusion Educator

Donegalchildcare; Donegal; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community child care center in Donegal is seeking an AIM Early Years Inclusion Educator to create an inclusive and stimulating environment for children, including those with disabilities. Candidates should have a QQI Level 6 qualification and at least one year of experience in early years settings. Responsibilities include promoting holistic child development and collaborating with other educators. The role requires up-to-date First Aid and Child Protection certifications.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 6 or equivalent in Early Years Care and Education required.
• Up-to-date First Aid and Child Protection certificates needed.
• Minimum 1 year post qualification experience in an early years setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide an inclusive, safe, and stimulating play environment.
• Work with the Lead Educator and INCO.
• Promote holistic development for children including those with diverse needs.

Skills

Working with children with disabilities

Team collaboration

First Aid Certification

Child Protection Certification

Education

Minimum QQI Level 6 Major Award in Early Years Care and Education

The LINC QQI level 6 special purpose award

Job description

Manorcunningham Community Child Care Centre Ltd

Closing Date for Applications: September 5, 2025.

Job Description

The AIM Early Years Inclusion Educator will work in partnership with the Lead Educator and INCO to provide an inclusive, safe, caring, stimulating play environment that promotes the meaningful participation and holistic development of all children including children with disabilities and diverse needs. The AIM Early Years Inclusion Educator can be assigned other and reasonable duties within the early years service.

Qualifications Required

Essential: Minimum QQI Level 6 Major Award in Early Years Care and Education or equivalent. Desirable: The LINC QQI level 6 special purpose award. Applicant’s qualification’s must be listed on the most recent DCEDIY list of Early Years Recognised Qualifications or have a Letter of Eligibility to practice from DCYA which indicates the award at level 6.

In addition applicants should have an up to date First Aid certificate and a Child Protection certificate.

Experience Required

Minimum 1 year post qualification experience in an early years setting. Plus experience working with children with additional needs is essential.

Further Information

Garda vetting and international child protection certificate /police clearance is a standard safeguarding requirement for all employees who have resided outside of Ireland/Northern Ireland for a period of 6 months or more. Where an ICPC is required this must be submitted with the job application.

Applicants who are not Irish or EEA Citizens must submit evidence of legal residency in the state with their application, i.e. a Certificate of Registration issued by the Garda National Immigration Bureau and/or a Passport endorsed with the appropriate permission to remain in the state.

How to Apply

Applicants should forward their CV and cover letter along with a copy of their qualifications to: [e-mail] or by post for the attention of the manager, Manorcunningham Community Child Care Centre, Ray Manorcunningham, Donegal F92EK81 on or before 5 PM the 5th of September. No late applications will be considered. Interviews are scheduled for the 10th or 11th September.

Donegal County Childcare Committee is funded and supported by: