Childcare Practitioner

The Door Talent; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Door Talent in Dublin is recruiting two full-time Early Years Educators or Room Leaders for a well-established centre in North Dublin. The roles support children aged 2 to 5 with a play-based curriculum guided by Aistear and a strong focus on learning through exploration.

Ideal candidates hold at least Level 6 in Early Childhood Care & Education and have experience in Ireland. The centre offers a nurturing environment with consistent day shifts and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Care & Education.
• Experience working in an early years setting.
• Strong understanding of Aistear.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, independence, and development.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning, independence, and development in a nurturing environment.
• Contribute to a bright, engaging centre curriculum aligned with best practice.

Skills

Level 6 Early Childhood Care & Ed

Experience in early years

Aistear understanding

Passion for child development

Education

Level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Care & Education

Job description

Looking to advance your career in a nurturing, professional early years environment? This could be the perfect opportunity.

Location

Finglas, Dublin 11.

Hours

30 hours per week

Qualifications

Minimum Level 6 required

About The Role

We are recruiting for a well‑established early years centre in North Dublin that is seeking two full‑time Early Years Educators or Room Leaders, depending on experience and qualifications. Room Leader applicants must have previous experience working in Ireland and ideally already be living nearby.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Care & Education
• Experience working in an early years setting
• Strong understanding of Aistear
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, independence, and development

Hours

The weekly schedule is 30 hours, based on a consistent daytime shift.

About The Centre

• A bright, spacious centre with natural light.
• A curriculum guided by children's interests and aligned with Aistear
• A learning environment for children aged 2 to 5 years
• A wide variety of educational and play materials: jigsaws, arts & crafts, construction play, sand & water play, role play, dress‑up, story time, musical instruments, and more
• A strong focus on preparing children for primary school through independence, early literacy, numeracy, and fine‑motor development

If you're passionate about early childhood education and looking to grow your career, we'd love to hear from you.