Early Years Educator (AIM Support - 15 Hours) - Glasnevin

Tigerschildcare; Dublin; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 paid holidays days

HSF Health Plan discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Educational Assistance Programme

CPD & development

Induction & appreciation days

On-site parking

Job summary

Tigers Childcare in Glasnevin is seeking an Early Years Educator to provide AIM support for a 15-hour term-time role. You will lead your room, support staff, and deliver high-quality early years care and education to align with our values.

The role offers a part-time schedule with hourly pay in the €16–€17.14 range, along with benefits such as CPD opportunities, EAP, and staff discounts. Garda vetting and references apply.

Qualifications

• Fetac Level 5 (or recognised equivalent) in Early Childhood Care and Education.
• Experience in a childcare role (preferred).
• Passion for working with children, reliability, empathy, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead your room and team to support children's holistic development.
• Plan curriculum and learning experiences aligned with Aistear and Siolta, ensuring quality and compliance.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to your team, promoting professionalism and care across the centre.
• Contribute to a culture of inclusion, safety and high standards within your room and across the centre.

Skills

Organised

Values-driven

Empathy

Passion for children

Education

Fetac Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education

Job description

Early Years Educator (AIM Support - 15 Hours) - Glasnevin

Early Years Educator (AIM Support) – Tigers Childcare

Glasnevin | Part-Time |Term Time | €16.00 to €17.14per hour

At Tigers Childcare, we don’t just hire for roles — we hire for impact. Whether you work directly with children, support behind the scenes, or lead teams across services, your work helps shape a nurturing environment where children – and colleagues – can thrive.

If you're organised, values-driven, and ready to contribute to something bigger, this could be your next chapter.

Why We Do What We Do

Tigers Childcare creates exceptional environments where children thrive through play, exploration and meaningful relationships. With 33 centres and growing, we’re one of Ireland’s leading childcare providers – committed to quality, inclusion and continuous improvement.

The same values that guide how we support children – curiosity, care, consistency and high expectations – shape how we support our teams. At Tigers, we invest in your development, prioritise wellbeing, and make sure everyone feels they belong.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Deliver high-quality, full-time early years care and education, leading your room and team to support children’s holistic development.
• Ensure curriculum planning and learning experiences align with Aistear and Siolta, maintaining compliance and quality standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to your team, helping them support children’s development and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a culture of professionalism, inclusion, safety, and care within your room and across the centre.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Must-Haves

• Fetac Level 5 (or recognised equivalent) in Early Childhood Care and Education
• Experience in a childcare role (preferred)
• Passion for working with children, reliability, empathy, and attention to detail

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience applying Aistear and Siolta in practice
• Interest in continued growth within a values-driven childcare setting

The Perks, the Pay, and the Purpose

What the Role Offers You

• A meaningful role contributing to early years development and centre success
• Supportive colleagues and a genuinely values-led culture
• Opportunities to grow and develop through CPD and learning
• A role where your care, detail and professionalism are noticed and valued

Salary & Benefits

• Rate of pay: €15.00 per hour
• 30 paid holiday days (including bank holidays, with service-based increases)
• 10% discount on HSF Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Educational Assistance Programme
• CPD and career development opportunities
• Onboarding induction, colleague appreciation days, and quarterly paid team meetings
• Break room facilities and on-site parking

Let’s Build Something Brilliant Together

If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you.

All roles are subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks in line with regulatory requirements and Tigers Childcare’s Safeguarding Policy. Tigers Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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