Early Years Educator

Donegal; Buncrana; Remote; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Donegal in Buncrana is seeking a part-time or full-time Early Years Educator who loves children and embraces Irish language and culture. We enjoy outdoor learning and orchard activities, and welcome candidates who can bring these approaches into daily care and education of young children.

The role requires a minimum Level 5 childcare qualification; dispensations may be considered. We value enthusiasm and offer training within a small family-run setting that supports a warm, caring environment

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 5 childcare qualification.
• Students with dispensation to work accepted.
• Willing to train enthusiastic applicants.

Responsibilities

• Part-time or full-time early years educator with a love for children and Irish language and culture.
• We use outdoor spaces and our orchard to support the Aistear curriculum and provide a loving, fun learning environment.

Skills

Love for children

Education

Level 5 childcare qualification

Job description

• 1 x Permanent Early Years Practitioner , Early Years Educators , Early Years Lead Educator , Full Time , Full time Assistant , Part Time , Part time Assistant , Part‑time Educator
• Buncrana
• Hours of Work:

up to 40 hours, part time also acceptable

• Company / Business Name:
• Closing Date for Applications:

October 31, 2026

Job Description

Part time or Full time early years educator with a love for children and irish language and culture. We love working outdoors and in our orchard so an ability to use this in an educational context is appreciated.

Qualifications Required

Minimum Level 5 childcare qualification. Students with dispensation to work also accepted.

Experience Required

We are willing to train up anyoone who is enthusiastic about working in the sector.

Further Information

We are a small family run business with a wonderful smallish team. We use Irish and English in the setting and strive to use the natural environment around us to impart the Aistear curriculum and provide the most loving and fun learning and care environment for the children.

We offer competitive pay rates and payed work placement.