Childcare Lead Dublin

Junior Adventures Group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherpa Kids Ireland is seeking a Programme Lead to manage a team and oversee before/after school clubs across partner schools. You will lead daily activities, ensure safety and engagement for children, and communicate with families to support meaningful after-school programs.

Ideal candidates will have experience with school-aged children, a childcare qualification, and proficiency with common software. A valid car is required for site travel; Garda vetting and references are arranged after

Qualifications

• Experience working with school-aged children (minimum 1 year)
• Childcare qualification (Fetac Level 5 or equivalent)
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written
• Garda vetting is essential (completed after interview)
• Two written references required before starting

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a programme team.
• Maintain day-to-day activities of the programme.
• Interact with children, families and staff daily.
• Demonstrate energy and enthusiasm when working with children.
• Ensure a safe, engaging, and well-organised before/after school service.

Skills

Experience with school-aged children

Proficiency in English

Team leadership

Education

Fetac Level 5 or equivalent

Tools

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

• Compensation: EUR 15 - EUR 15.75 - hourly

Company Description

Sherpa Kids is a global organization dedicated to providing quality care for primary school children in their local communities. With a presence in approximately 265 schools worldwide, including 60 local services in Ireland now - and growing since 2014, we strive to make a difference in the lives of over 9,000 children daily.

Job Description

In Ireland, we offer Before School, After School, and Holiday Clubs programmes tailored to meet the needs of national-aged children. Operating on-site at schools, our customized services feature fun, structured, and engaging daily activities.

At Sherpa Kids, we believe our work goes beyond childcare. Our purpose is rooted in supporting and making a positive impact on Ireland's families. We are committed to helping them achieve their goals through the expert care we provide.

Job Description

Programme Lead must have experience in managing and leading a team

Own carrequiredfor programme lead

Maintain the day-to-day activities

Interacting with the children, theirfamiliesand other staff members each day.

Lots of energy and enthusiasm to work with children.

Experience working with school aged children is preferred (Minimum 2 year)

Proficiencyin technology and software (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.).

Qualifications

Experience working with School Aged children (Minimum 1 Year)

Childcare qualificationFetacLevel 5 of equivalent

Basic knowledge of child development

Proficiencyin English, both verbal and written

Garda vetting is essential (completed by us after interview stage).

At least 2 written references checks arerequiredbefore starting

Additional Information

Monday to Friday (morning and afternoon times for the before school care and afterschool)

Dublin West

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