Early Years Educator / Manager

Realt Na Mara Preschool and Afterschool Club; Dundalk; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay depending on Experience & Qual

Statutory sick payment

Continuing Professional Development (4

Job summary

Realt na Mara preschool and Afterschool Club in Dundalk is seeking an energetic Early Years Educator/Manager to commence as soon as possible. The role is child-centred and requires an experienced, proactive professional.

Essential requirements include QQI Level 7/8, 3+ years post-qualification in ECCE Preschool and school-aged care, knowledge of Early Years regulations, leadership and strong communication skills, and a warm, inclusive approach. Hours are 40 per week, 8am–6pm, school term work.

Qualifications

• Min QQI level 7/8 qualified.
• 3 years post-qualification experience in ECCE Preschool and School Aged Childcare.
• Working knowledge of Early Years Regulations, Children’s First, Aistear and Síolta and funding schemes.
• Leadership, administration and communication skills.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification on the floor.
• Inclusive approach to practice.
• Experience working with parents as partners.
• Be warm and respectful towards children and their needs.
• Proven level of computer literacy.
• Ability to work as part of/lead a team.
• Full Job Description available upon request.

Skills

Leadership

Administration

Communication

Teamwork

Inclusive practice

Parental partnership

Computer literacy

Education

QQI Level 7/8

Job description

Exciting opportunity at Realt na Mara Preschool and Afterschool – Dundalk !

Early Years Educator/Manager ….to commence as soon as possible.

We are seeking an energetic, experienced, dedicated, child centred Early Years Professional.

Essential requirements for Early Years Educator:

• Min QQI level 7/8 qualified.
• Previous Experience (post qualification)3 years in an ECCE Preschool environment and a School Aged Childcare setting is essential.
• Required – Working Knowledge of Early Years Regulations, Children’s First, Aistear and Síolta and all funding schemes.
• Exceptional leadership, administration and communication skills required.
• Minimum 3 years post qualification working on the floor is required.
• An inclusive approach to practice
• Experience of working with parents as partners
• Be naturally warm and respectful towards children & their needs.
• A proven level of computer literacy.
• The ideal candidate must be child focused, enthusiastic, self-motivated and have the ability to work as part of/lead a team.
• Full Job Description available upon request.

Hours: 40 between 8am and 6pm

School term work only

To Commence As soon as possible

Benefits

• Pay depending on Experience & Qualifications
• Statutory sick payment
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Realt na Mara preschool and Afterschool Club is an equal opportunities employer.