Early Years Educator - IKEA Dublin

My Ohana; Dublin; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Learning & development opportunities

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Free online GP access

Job summary

My Ohana, which runs IKEA Crèches in the UK & Ireland, is hiring a part-time Early Years Practitioner at IKEA Dublin. You’ll engage children aged 3 to 11 in fun, educational play and help deliver our activity programme.

You should have a Level 3 childcare qualification, enjoy teamwork, and communicate warmly with children and parents. This role offers 14–21 hours weekly, weekend work, 16.74€ per hour, and opportunities to grow with our supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 3 to 11 years.
• Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification or Playworker Level 3 (pre-2014).
• Creative flair to contribute to activity planning.
• Great communication with children and parents.
• Team player attitude and ability to supervise when needed.
• Confidence to step up into a supervisory role when required.

Responsibilities

• Engaging children in fun, educational play through a variety of activities.
• Supporting the Manager in planning and delivering the activity programme.
• Communicating professionally with colleagues, clients and parents.
• Managing the safe entry and exit of children.
• Stepping up as a Key Worker when required.

Skills

Experience with children

Creative flair

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Playworker Level 3 (pre-2014)

Job description

Are you enthusiastic, caring and ready for a fun new adventure in childcare? Then My Ohana has the perfect role for you! We run the IKEA Crèches across the UK & Ireland, and we're looking for part‑time Crèche Practitioners to join our brilliant team.

If you're flexible, creative and love seeing little faces light up, we'd love to hear from you!

The Role at a Glance

Role: Early Years Practitioner
Hours: 14-21 hours per week (including weekends)
Location: IKEA Dublin
Salary: 16.74 euros an hour

Who We Are

We're one of the largest childcare providers in the UK and a trusted partner to some of the country's top health clubs, retailers, schools and private clubs. We believe our people are our superpower, so we invest heavily in our colleagues through a range of tailored programmes.

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary
• Access your pay as you earn it
• Company pension scheme
• Learning & development opportunities to help you grow, personally and professionally
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free access to an online GP (so you and your family can get the support you need)

A Day in Your Shoes

• Engaging children in fun, educational play through a variety of exciting activities
• Supporting the Manager in planning and delivering our activity programme
• Communicating professionally and warmly with colleagues, clients and parents
• Managing the safe entry and exit of children
• Stepping up as a Key Worker when required

What You'll Need to Shine

• Experience working with children aged 3 to 11 years
• A minimum Level 3 childcare qualification, or Playworker Level 3 (pre-2014)
• Creative flair to contribute to activity planning
• Great communication skills with children and parents alike
• A true team player attitude
• The confidence to step up into a supervisory role when needed

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