Assistant Childcare Coordinator

Early Childhood Ireland; Sligo; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Early Childhood Ireland seeks an Assistant Childcare Coordinator to support the Deputy in charge of a busy service delivering sessional preschool and afterschool care. You will assist with ECCE and SAC programs, liaise with educators, and help ensure high-quality care in a safe, nurturing setting.

Working hours are 9am–5:30pm, Monday to Friday, with duties spanning policy implementation, staff supervision, parent communication, and robust record-keeping to meet regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• A degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field; equivalent qualifications considered.
• Prior experience in a childcare setting or similar role is essential.
• Knowledge of Irish childcare regulations, ECCE and SAC guidelines, is advantageous.
• Familiarity with child development principles, curriculum planning, and age-appropriate teaching methods.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for collaboration and family engagement.
• Proficiency in computer applications and record-keeping software.
• Prior management experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Coordinator in implementing policies, procedures, and programs for ECCE and SAC services.
• Collaborate with Early Years Educators, SAC Practitioners, and Room Leaders to foster an inclusive learning environment.
• Represent the service during inspections (NCS, DES, HSE, Tusla, etc.).
• Assist in supervising staff while ensuring qualifications and job requirements are met.
• Support relationships with parents and families, keeping them informed about activities and child progress.
• Maintain health, safety, and incident records in compliance with regulations.
• Provide administrative support including enrolment records, attendance, and planning.
• Assist in managing budgets and resources to ensure optimal utilisation.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Interpersonal

Administrative

Computer literacy

Budget management

Leadership experience

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Assistant Childcare Coordinator

Job Summary

This position is for the Deputy Person in Charge of a very busy childcare service. This service offers a sessional preschool and afterschool service. Dreamchasers is seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as an Assistant Coordinator of Childcare Services. In this role, you will provide essential support to the Coordinator in overseeing and managing the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) and School-Age Childcare (SAC) programs within our childcare service. Your role will contribute to ensuring the smooth operation of our services, delivering high quality care and education to children in a safe and nurturing environment.

Working Hours : 9am – 5.30pm Monday – Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Coordinator in implementing policies, procedures, and programs related to ECCE and SAC services, in accordance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Collaborate with Early Years Educators, SAC Practitioners, and Room Leaders to create a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes children’s holistic development.
• Represent the service during any inspections that may arise incl. NCS, DES, HSE, Tusla etc.
• Assist the Coordinator in supervising Early Years Educators, SAC Practitioners, and Room Leaders, ensuring adherence to qualifications and job requirements.
• Support the establishment and maintenance of strong relationships with parents and families, keeping them informed about program activities, child progress, and upcoming events.
• Support the maintenance of accurate records related to health, safety, and incident reporting, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide administrative assistance, including maintaining enrolment records, attendance tracking, program planning, and child assessments
• Assist in managing the budget and resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilisation of available funds.

Required Education, Skills and Qualifications

• A degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (equivalent qualifications will be considered).
• Prior experience in a childcare setting or a similar role is essential
• Knowledge of Irish childcare regulations, including ECCE and SAC guidelines, is advantageous.
• Familiarity with child development principles, curriculum planning, and age-appropriate teaching methodologies.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, fostering effective collaboration and relationship-building.
• Proficiency in computer applications and record-keeping software.
• Prior management experience would be advantageous