Early Years Educator (Part Time)

Westmeath County Childcare Committee; Ireland; On-site; EUR 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Competitive hourly rate

On-site parking

Sick pay

Paid lunch

Support for further education

Career progression opportunities

Company events

Job summary

A local childcare service in Kinnegad is looking for a Part-Time Educator for their ECCE program. This role involves providing high-quality early years education in a nurturing environment, with flexible extra hours for interested candidates. Key requirements include a QQI Level 5 qualification in Childcare, knowledge of play-based curriculum, and the ability to observe and record children's development. The position comes with benefits such as paid holidays and support for further education.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of early childhood development.
• Experience in observing and recording children's progress.
• Availability to work during summer.

Skills

Knowledge of play-based emergent curriculum

Ability to work as part of a team

Positive disposition

Understanding of inclusive practices

Education

QQI Level 5 qualification in Childcare

Job description

Cairdeas Kinnegad Community Childcare, a welcoming and vibrant creche located in Kinnegad, is currently recruiting for a Part-Time Educator for our ECCE program (21 hours) to join our busy and dynamic team. Our service is committed to providing high-quality early years education in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

This role also offers flexible extra hours for those interested in additional work.

Requirements:

• Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in Childcare
• Deep knowledge of early childhood development
• Excellent understanding of play-based emergent curriculum and the ability to apply the Aistear Curriculum framework to meet individual planning and practice
• Positive disposition and experience in observing and recording children’s progress and development
• Knowledge of inclusive practices and child development
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate initiative
• Warm, patient, and positive attitude when working with children
• Availability to work during summer

Company Benefits:

• Paid holidays
• Competitive hourly rate
• On-site parkingSick pay
• Paid lunch
• Support for further education
• Career progression opportunities
• Company events

If you are passionate about early childhood education and would like to join a friendly and supportive team in Kinnegad, please submit your CV and cover letter to caird​e​[e-mail]