Early Childhood Educator

Cocos Childcare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cocos Childcare in Dublin is hiring a full-time Early Childhood Educator to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities, support children's learning, and monitor progress. The educator will create a safe, inclusive classroom, manage daily routines, and communicate with families and colleagues.

Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of early childhood development, creativity, and strong organization.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and group care/education settings.
• Creativity to design engaging, play-based learning activities and adapt materials.
• Solid organization to manage routines, records, and a prepared learning environment.
• Relevant certification or diploma in early childhood education or related field preferred.
• Understanding of safeguarding and health & safety practices in childcare settings.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and engage in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Support children's learning and monitor progress.
• Create a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Manage daily routines and maintain communication with families and colleagues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

EC Development knowledge

Creativity

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Cocos Childcare is an individual and family services provider located at Lanford, Sydney Terrace, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland. The centre offers a supportive, nurturing environment for young children and their families, focusing on high-quality early childhood care and education. Cocos Childcare is committed to fostering children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development through age-appropriate activities and programs. Team members work collaboratively to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging setting that respects each child’s unique needs and background.

Role Description

The Early Childhood Educator is a full-time, on-site role based in Dublin. This role involves planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities, supporting children’s learning, and monitoring their progress. The educator will create a safe, inclusive classroom environment, manage daily routines, and maintain positive communication with families and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Interpersonal Skills, including the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of Early Childhood Development and experience Working With Children in group care or educational settings.
• Candidates should possess Creativity Skills to design engaging, play-based learning activities and adapt materials to different developmental stages.
• Candidates should possess solid Organization Skills to manage classroom routines, maintain records, and ensure a well-prepared learning environment.
• Relevant certification or diploma in early childhood education or a related field is preferred.
• Understanding of child safeguarding and health and safety practices in childcare settings is beneficial.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and openness to ongoing professional development are advantageous.