Early Years Educator - Preschool, Midleton, Co. Cork

Thedoortalent; Midleton; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All training paid for

Growth opportunities across services

Small, family-feel service

Job summary

Thedoortalent in Midleton is seeking a dedicated Preschool Educator to join a small, welcoming childcare team. You will care for children aged 3-6 in a calm Preschool room, working full-time on a permanent contract with predictable hours 7:30am–6:30pm.

This role suits an experienced educator who values a warm, close-knit team and opportunities to grow across Creche, Preschool and School Age services. Accommodation locally is beneficial due to limited housing options.

Qualifications

• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Early Learning & Care; Level 7+ preferred.
• Ideally living locally in Midleton area due to accommodation.
• Based in Midleton area and available for full-time hours.

Responsibilities

• Caring for children aged 3-6 in the Preschool room.
• Work as a practitioner within the room team.

Skills

Empathy

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Reliability

Growth mindset

Education

QQI Level 5 in ELC/Childcare

Job description

Are you a qualified Early Years Educator already based in the Midleton area, looking for a change from a large, impersonal setting? We are recruiting on behalf of a small, welcoming childcare service in Midleton for a Preschool Educator to join their close-knit team in a calm setting on the edge of town, where children truly come first.

This is a great fit for an experienced educator who wants to be part of a genuinely warm team, where colleagues become friends and every child is known individually - rather than just another number in a big centre.

About the Service

This is a small, welcoming childcare provider based in Midleton, made up of three connected services - Creche, Preschool and School Age - so staff have real opportunities to broaden their experience, develop new skills and grow within the company over time. The atmosphere is warm and family-like, with strong friendships and genuine teamwork among staff.

The Role

• Caring for children aged 3-6 years in the Preschool room
• Full-time, permanent contract
• Opening hours are 7:30am - 6:30pm
• Approximately 39 hours per week
• Closed for 2 weeks at Christmas (in line with the school calendar), Good Friday, and bank holidays
• You will work as a practitioner within the room team

What We're Looking For

• Warm, caring and genuinely passionate about working with children aged 3-6
• Energetic, enthusiastic and fun
• A positive, supportive team player
• Reliable, committed and professional
• Willing to learn, develop and grow
• Minimum QQI Level 5 in Early Learning & Care / Childcare - Level 7 and above preferred
• Ideally already living locally or in the Midleton area, as accommodation in the area is limited

Why Join

• Small, calm, family-feel service - not a large corporate setting
• Strong friendships and teamwork within the staff group
• All training paid for and organised around your role
• Real opportunities to grow across the Creche, Preschool and School Age services
• A team that is passionate about children and invested in each other