Early Years Educator - Floating Role - Ryebridge & Brayton Park

Tigers Childcare; Kildare; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Ireland is seeking an Early Years Educator for a floating role in Kildare. The successful candidate will deliver holistic, play-based early years education, ensuring alignment with educational guidelines while fostering children's development. The role offers a supportive work culture and numerous benefits including 30 paid holiday days, gym discounts, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

30 paid holiday days

5 days statutory sick pay

FlyeFit Gym discount

10% discount on HSF Health Plan

€500 referral bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Educational Assistance Programme

CPD and career development opportunities

Tigers Stripes Recognition Programme

Onboarding induction

Qualifications

• Fetac Level 5 (or recognized equivalent) in Early Childhood Care and Education.
• Experience applying Aistear and Siolta in practice is preferable.
• Strong passion for early childhood education and development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic, play-based early years education to support children's development.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with Aistear and Siolta.
• Provide engaging care and observations to track children's progress.

Skills

Fluent English

Passion for working with children

Reliability

Empathy

Attention to detail

Education

Fetac Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education

Job description

Early Years Educator - Floating Role - Ryebridge & Brayton Park

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.

Job Introduction

Tigers Childcare creates exceptional environments where children thrive through play, exploration and meaningful relationships. With 27 centres and growing, we're one of Ireland's leading childcare providers - committed to quality, inclusion and continuous improvement.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Deliver holistic, play-based early years education to support children's emotional, social, physical and cognitive development.
• Ensure curriculum and activities align with Aistear and Siolta to enable centre success.
• Provide engaging care and observations that enable colleagues and families to track each child's progress.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, professionalism, inclusion, and care.

What You'll Need To Succeed

Must-Haves

• Fetac Level 5 (or recognised equivalent) in Early Childhood Care and Education
• Fluent English
• 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

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

• 30 paid holiday days (including bank holidays, with service-based increases)
• 5 days statutory sick pay
• FlyeFit Gym discount
• 10% discount on HSF Health Plan
• €500 referral bonus (unlimited)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Educational Assistance Programme
• CPD and career development opportunities
• Tigers Stripes Recognition Programme
• Onboarding induction, colleague appreciation days, and quarterly paid team meetings
• Break room facilities and on-site parking

Tigers Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.