Early Years Educator

Galwaychildcare; Galway; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Galwaychildcare is seeking a dedicated Early Years Educator to provide a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children. The role demands a focus on supporting children’s learning in accordance with the Aistear and Síolta frameworks. Responsibilities include planning activities, maintaining records, and ensuring health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate must possess a minimum of Fetac level 5 in Early years or an equivalent qualification. This opportunity is perfect for those passionate about early childhood education and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification is Fetac level 5 in Early years or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for children.
• Support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing.
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities in line with Aistear and Síolta.
• Supervise children during play, meals, and rest times.
• Maintain daily records and observations of children’s progress.
• Follow health, safety, and safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Assist with hygiene, feeding, and personal care routines.
• Prepare and maintain a clean and organised classroom environment.
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing training.

Education

Fetac level 5 in Early years or equivalent

Job description

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Job Description

Early Years Educator responsible for providing a safe, caring, and stimulating environment for children in line with the Aistear and Síolta frameworks. Duties include supporting children’s learning and development, planning age-appropriate activities, maintaining records, ensuring health and safety standards, and building positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

Requirements

Minimum qualification is Fetac level 5 in Early years or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, caring, and inclusive environment for children
• Support children’s learning, development, and wellbeing
• Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities in line with Aistear and Síolta
• Supervise children during play, meals, and rest times
• Maintain daily records and observations of children’s progress
• Follow health, safety, and safeguarding procedures at all times
• Build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Assist with hygiene, feeding, and personal care routines
• Prepare and maintain a clean and organised classroom environment
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing training