Early Years Educator, Quality & Curriculum

Maynooth University; Ireland; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Maynooth University invites applications for an Early Years Educator, Quality & Curriculum Mentor. Based at the university Crèche on North Campus, the role supports high-quality pedagogical practice across the setting and collaborates with educators to strengthen curriculum planning and assessment.

The successful candidate will contribute to reflective practice, pedagogical documentation, and quality improvement aligned with Aistear and the Siólta Frameworks, in a child-centred environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified early years educator with curriculum planning ability.
• Experience in quality improvement and reflective practice.
• Awareness of Aistear and Siólta frameworks in practice.

Responsibilities

• Support curriculum planning, assessment and documentation.
• Foster high-quality pedagogical practice across the Crèche.
• Contribute to quality improvement processes within the setting.

Skills

Early Years

Curriculum development

Reflective practice

Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Early Years Educator, Quality & Curriculum

Maynooth University

Ref: #JOB-2476096

Job Description

Maynooth University is committed to a strategy in which the primary University goals of excellent research and scholarship and outstanding education are interlinked and equally valued. As part of its support for students and staff, the university operates a Crèche. The Crèche is part of the Student Services team, which operates within the Office for Students and Learning. Maynooth University Crèche is now seeking an enthusiastic, reflective, and experienced Early Years Educator, Quality and Curriculum Mentor to join our team. Operating from a modern, purpose-built Crèche in the heart of our North Campus this role will support high-quality pedagogical practice across the setting. Reporting to the Crèche Manager, or her nominee, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with educators to strengthen curriculum planning, assessment, reflective practice, pedagogical documentation, and quality improvement processes aligned with the principles of Aistear and Siólta Frameworks. This role will form part of a small team providing childcare and pre-school services to the children of both staff and students of Maynooth University. Established in 1977, we pride ourselves on offering excellent services in a welcoming atmosphere, and child centred setting.

• Sector: education

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]