Early Years Educator

Early Childhood Ireland; Limerick; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Early Childhood Ireland is seeking a Fulltime Early Years Educator to support children's learning across daily activities in a dynamic group setting.

You will plan, implement and assess learning experiences, maintain safety, work with families, and liaise with professionals to promote child welfare. The role requires passion, patience and a positive outlook, with a focus on delivering outstanding care to children.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education.
• Strong health and safety practices.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding care to children.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and assess children's daily learning and activities.
• Express and deliver initiative and creativity in planning and communicating activities.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with children, families and staff.
• Report concerns to supervisor and advocate for children as required.
• Liaise with other agencies to promote children's welfare.

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Patience and caring

Creativity

Communication with families

Education

QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education

Job description

Fulltime Early Years Educator, 40 hours per week

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, implement and assess the children’s daily learning, activities and development based on their interests and needs, being flexible to change based on interests, attitudes and needs of the children both on an individual and group basis.
• Express and deliver initiative and creativity in the planning, organising and communication of all activities, programmes and educational frameworks.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with all children, their families and staff that are based on respect, equality, diversity and confidentiality.
• Report any concerns/complaints to the supervisor/manager (verbally and in writing) and act as an advocate for all children and employees when required.
• Liaise with other agencies and professionals in the childcare sector, promoting the welfare of children.

REQUIREMENTS:

• QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education.
• Possess a high regard for and practice good health and safety procedures at all times.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding care to children.
• Be a committed, patient and caring person with a sense of fun and a positive outlook on life.