Childcare Practitioner

Inishowen Montessori Playschools Limited; Ventry; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Inishowen Montessori Playschools Limited in Ireland is seeking a Childcare Practitioner to support early childhood education in a safe, nurturing environment. You will work under the Lead Practitioner and Centre Managers, acting as a key worker for assigned children.

The role requires a QQI Level 5 in Childcare (or equivalent) and at least two years of experience, with fluency in English. Duties include planning activities, ensuring health and safety, observing development, communicating with

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Childcare Practitioner.
• QQI Level 5 in Childcare or equivalent is essential.
• Fluency in English (C2) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality early childhood care and education in a safe environment.
• Act as key worker for assigned children.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate developmental activities.
• Maintain high quality and safety standards at all times.
• Communicate effectively with children and manage behaviour positively.
• Conduct developmental observations using designated frameworks.
• Report child welfare concerns to Designated Liaison Person.
• Attend parent-teacher meetings as required.
• Prepare and serve meals, promoting hygiene and healthy eating.
• Implement curriculum based on Aistear to support emergent interests.
• Maintain clean, hygienic indoor and outdoor environments; conduct risk assessments.
• Complete required training and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Administration

Communications

Creativity

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Time Management

Initiative

English (C2)

Education

QQI Level 5 in Childcare

Level 5 in Childcare (Leaving Certificate equivalent)

Job description

Ref: #JOB-2472780

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Application Details

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Job Description

JOB TITLE: Childcare Practitioner
Accountable to: Lead Practitioner, Care Room & Centre Managers
Essential Qualifications: QQI 5 in Childcare or equivalent
Essential Experience: 2 years as Childcare Practitioner
Hours: 30-40 Hours Per Week
MAIN JOB PURPOSE Provide quality early childhood care and education in a safe environment.
Cooperate with management and team members.
Act as key worker for assigned children as required.
Ensure the safety, security, and wellbeing of children.
Plan and deliver age-appropriate developmental activities.
Maintain high quality and safety standards at all times.
Care and Well-Being Monitor and support children's physical and emotional wellbeing.
Communicate effectively at children's levels and manage behavior positively.
Maintain safe sleep environments and provide personal care (nappy changing, toileting, hygiene).
Conduct developmental observations using designated frameworks.
Report child welfare concerns immediately to the Designated Liaison Person.
Parents Greet parents professionally and update them on children's progress.
Attend parent-teacher meetings as required.
Escalate parental complaints to management.
Food Prepare and serve meals while encouraging good hygiene, self-feeding, and positive social interaction.
Curriculum/Activities Implement curriculum grounded in Aistear to support emergent interests and self-directed play.
Health and Safety Report safety hazards to management and adhere to service fire and safety procedures.
Maintain clean, hygienic, and safe indoor and outdoor environments, performing cleaning and risk assessments.
Adhere to professional dress codes, uniform policies, and equipment guidelines.
Administration Maintain required records (observations, accidents, medication) in compliance with Child Care Regulations 2016.
Member of Staff Team Responsibilities Collaborate effectively with team members and management while respecting children's rights.
Communication Communicate professionally with team members, management, and parents, maintaining focus during supervision.
Flexibility Maintain flexibility to work across different care rooms as needed.
Training and Meetings Complete required training (First Aid, Fire Safety, Manual/Food Handling) and participate in staff meetings.
Other Duties Comply with service policies, Child Care Regulations 2016, and Síolta quality frameworks.
Assist with student training and staff inductions.
This job description may be updated periodically to meet operational needs.

• Sector: education

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
• Minimum Qualification: Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme)OR QQI Level 5 in Childcare (Essential)
• Specialising In: early years childcare
• Languages: English C2-Master (Fluent)

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Administration, Communications, Creativity, Interpersonal Skills
• Competency Skills: Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management, Working on own Initiative