Early Years Educator

Donegal; Letterkenny; Remote; EUR 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Scholarship Programme

Quality in-house training

On site parking

Company events

Childcare – Employee discount

Job summary

Donegal County Childcare Committee is seeking an Early Years Educator for a full-time role with a four-day week, in-person work in Cashelshanaghan. The position offers a competitive pay scale: €15.50/hour for Level 5, rising to €18.25/hour for Level 7/8, along with a pension scheme and ongoing training.

Responsibilities include building positive experiences for children, supporting development, adhering to policies, maintaining hygiene, organizing activities, and engaging families and the

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Early Years (preferrable Level 6 /7)

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.
• Work Location: In person.
• Ability to commute to Cashelshanaghan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (require

Education

QQI Level 5 in Early Years

Job description

4 day working week,09:00/09:30 –14:00/14:30 pm Monday – Friday

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• Closing Date for Applications:

October 31, 2026

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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.

Qualifications Required

QQI Level 5 in Early Years (preferrable Level 6 /7)

Experience Required

Not required

Further Information

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 Programme
• Quality in-house training
• The opportunity to work alongside a forward-thinking team of Early Years Professionals!Benefits:
• Childcare – Employee discount
• Company events
• Company pension
• On site parking

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.
• Work Location: In person.
• Ability to commute to Cashelshanaghan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (require

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