Early Years Educator

Early Childhood Ireland; Darndale; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary scale based on qualifications

23 annual leave days

Uniforms

Group medical insurance

PRSA

Bike4Work

Paid sick leave after probation

Training opportunities

Staff supervision meetings

Free parking

Job summary

Early Childhood Ireland in Darndale is seeking a full-time early years educator to join our community-focused team. The role involves delivering a play-based curriculum and nurturing a safe, inclusive environment for children and families.

Applicants should have a Level 5 qualification and at least two years of relevant experience, with a solid understanding of Aistear. We offer opportunities for ongoing training and development within a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 5 qualification in early years.
• Two years work experience in early years preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the Aistear framework and play-based curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support a play-based curriculum aligned with children's interests.
• Be reliable, child centred, and engage with families and the local community.
• Collaborate with the team to create a welcoming learning environment and contribute to training opportunities.

Skills

Reliability

Child centered

Positive attitude

Inclusive

Caring

Enthusiastic

Education

Level 5 qualification in Early Years

Job description

We are a Community Early Years setting with an aim to provide quality early years care and education for the children and families from the Darndale Belcamp and Moatview areas and surrounds. We offer a play based curriculum which is based around the children's interests and includes laughter yoga sessions, Forest School and trips and outings in the community and beyond.

We are looking to recruit a full time (35 hour working week) early years educator to complete our early years team.

This is the perfect position for someone looking to further develop their early years career or join the community sector while working with a wonderful mix of children and families.

Do you have: A minimum of a Level 5 qualification in early years and 2 years work experience; have a strong knowledge of the Aistear framework and a play-based curriculum. Are you reliable, child centred, positive, inclusive, caring, and enthusiastic with a strong desire to be part of a vibrant early years team making a difference in the community of Darndale, Belcamp and surrounding areas. Are you open to opportunities to continue to further develop both yourself and the centre. Then we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer you:

• Salary scale based on qualifications and experience.
• 23 annual leave days per year and time-in-lieu
• Uniforms.
• Group medical insurance, PRSA and Bike4Work schemes.
• Paid sick leave (after completion of a 6-month probation period)
• Team support, EAP programme for all staff and regular support and supervision meetings.
• Excellent opportunities for training and development including -LAMH, trauma informed practice, learning environments and subsidised level 6, 7 and 8 early years training.
• Access to a knowledgeable and experienced staff team including a pedagogical leader and support staff.
• Opportunities to avail and develop innovative spaces and environments including sensory spaces, library, and expansive indoor and outdoor play areas.
• Social nights and staff appreciation days
• Free parking
• Unfortunately, we are not in the position to provide sponsorship or accommodation.