Early Years Cover Staff – Impactful Educator (1-Year)

Tigerschildcare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 paid holiday days (including bank)

HSF Health Plan discount 10%

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Educational Assistance Programme

CPD and career development

Onboarding induction and team meetings

On-site parking

Job summary

Tigers Childcare is seeking a dedicated Cover Staff (Early Years) for Balgriffin, Ashbourne, and Ridgewood. Deliver holistic play-based education, support consistent routines, and track children's progress with colleagues and families.

Role is full-time on a fixed-term one-year contract with strong values and commitment to safeguarding. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered by Tigers Childcare.

Qualifications

• Fetac Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education.
• Experience in a childcare role (preferred).
• Passion for working with children, reliability, empathy, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic, play-based early years education to support children’s development.
• Ensure curriculum and activities align with Aistear and Siolta to enable centre success.
• Provide engaging care and observations that enable colleagues and families to track each child’s progress.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, professionalism, inclusion, and care.

Skills

Reliability

Empathy

Attention to detail

Passion for working with children

Education

Fetac Level 5 (or recognised equivalent) in Early Childhood Care and Education

Job description

Tigers Childcare is seeking a dedicated Cover Staff (Early Years) for Balgriffin, Ashbourne, and Ridgewood. Deliver holistic play-based education, support consistent routines, and track children's progress with colleagues and families.

Role is full-time on a fixed-term one-year contract with strong values and commitment to safeguarding. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered by Tigers Childcare.