Early Years Educator

Donegalchildcare; Letterkenny; On-site; EUR 21,352 - 25,141; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent Position

Attractive Pay scale

Pension Scheme

Scholarship Programme

Company events

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Letterkenny is seeking an Early Years Educator to foster children's development and create inclusive environments. This permanent position offers a 4-day working week and starts at €15.50 for Level 6 educators. You will engage with children, support their holistic growth, and collaborate with parents. The ideal candidate will possess at least a Level 6 qualification and have experience in early childhood education. Additional benefits include a pension scheme and quality in-house training.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 required, Level 7/8 preferred.
• Advanced/Higher Certificate preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in early childhood education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct observations of children under guidance.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of equipment and environment.
• Support holistic development through planned activities.

Skills

Building relationships

Creating inclusive environments

Supporting children's development

Engaging parents

Organising events

Education

Level 6 qualification

Level 7/8 qualification

Job description

4 day working week, 08.00am – 5.30pm Monday – Friday

• Company / Business Name:
• Closing Date for Applications: April 10, 2026

Job Description

• Building relationships and creating environments which characterise positive experiences and support early childhood development.
• Ensuring communities are inclusive and provide ample opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning and care journey.
• Supporting children’s social and emotional development to facilitate the development of optimum physical and mental health.
• Respond to additional needs and develop care plans to support in conjunction with external professional agencies, parents, and children.
• Proactively engaging all children and parents, encouraging consistent parental involvement.
• Organising events, together with team members, children, and the community.
• Promoting positive transitions to primary school.
• Creating a safe and secure environment for children of all ages to play and explore.

If you are interested in the following, we are the place for you!

What We Offer:

• Full time – Four Day Week
• Permanent Position
• Attractive Pay scale (experienced educators with a minimum of 3 years’ experience with a Level 6 starting at €15.50 and experienced educators with a minimum of 3 years’ experience with a level 7/8 starting at €18.25)
• Pension Scheme
• Scholarship ProgrammeQuality in-house training
• The opportunity to work alongside a forward-thinking team of Early Years Professionals!
• Company events
• Company pension

Qualifications Required

• Minimum Level 6 required, Level 7/8 preferred.

Education:

• Advanced/Higher Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Reference ID: Early Years Educator

Experience Required

Not required.

Further Information

Responsibilities

• Conduct observations of children under the guidance of Aistear and document these accordingly.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of the service.
• Cleaning, tidying and storage of equipment and toys after use.
• Co-ordinate the implementation of activities suitable for different age groups
• Maintain room, and equipment, to always ensure the health and safety of children.
• Ensure a good standard of hygiene.
• Organise materials and toys to the benefit of children.
• Support children’s holistic development through planned activities. All planning must be fully completed on a weekly basis.
• Attend meetings and undergo training as required.
• Be aware of child protection procedures and advise manager should you have any concerns about a child.
• Ensure the standard of your work is of high quality with ongoing efforts to develop new learning.
• Maintain strict confidentiality, any breach of confidentiality about children or their families will constitute gross misconduct.
• Perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.
• Ability to commute to Letterkenny: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)