Early Years Educator (Preschool Room) QQI/Fetac (Full Time) Kilcoole

Early Childhood Ireland; Kilcoole; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare provider in Kilcoole is hiring an Early Years Educator for their Preschool Room. The role involves delivering quality care and educational support to children aged 3 to 5 years. Successful candidates must possess a QQI Level 5 qualification in Childcare and have a strong commitment to fostering positive relationships in a childcare setting. This full-time position includes flexible shifts within the service's operating hours.

Benefits

Bike to work scheme

Company events

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

On-site parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised Childcare Qualification (Min QQI Level 5).
• Experience: Childcare: 2 years (preferred).
• Ability to work shifts within opening hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality care and learning opportunities for children.
• Support children's play and their learning and development.
• Promote positive relationships with parents, children, and colleagues.

Skills

Fluency in spoken and written English

Enthusiastic and self-motivating

Education

QQI Level 5 in Childcare

Job description

Early Years Educator (Preschool Room) Treetops Daycare and Afterschool Club is an Early Year’s Education and Care service in Kilcoole; employing 20 staff members and caring for over 100 children Monday to Friday aged between 6 months and 12 years. We are currently recruiting for an Early Years Educator for our Preschool Room (Aged 3-5yrs). Must have recognised Childcare Qualification (Min QQI Level 5). Our opening hours are 7.30am-6.00pm, you will be required to work shifts within these hours.

Start Date: December 2025/January 2026. Hours: 40 hrs per wk, Monday-Friday (some flexibility in hours will be required). Salary: Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.

Roles and Responsibilities

• You will be involved in delivering high quality care and learning opportunities for children and care routines such as toileting, meals, and sleep times, based on the needs, interests and ages of the children.
• You will work alongside a room leader, manager, and all staff members.
• Supporting the children’s play and consequently their learning and development.
• Promoting positive relationships with parents, children, and colleagues.
• Ensuring health, safety, and wellbeing of all children.
• Following and implementing company policies, procedures, and operational practices always to ensure the care, safety and well-being of our children and staff.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English.
• Enthusiastic, self‑motivating and initiative.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate

• CO. Wicklow: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
• Experience: Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
• Language: English (required)
• Licence/Certification: QQI Level 5 in Childcare (Minimum) (required)
• Work authorisation: Ireland (required)
• Work Location: In person