Early Years Educator / Room Leader – Finglas

Thedoortalent; Dublin; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Thedoortalent is hiring for term-time Early Years Educators or Room Leaders in Finglas, Dublin 11. The role is 30 hours per week with daytime shifts and a term-time-only schedule, ideal for those seeking stability and predictable hours.

Successful candidates will have a Level 6 or higher in Early Childhood Care & Education, experience in an early years setting, and a strong understanding of Aistear to support children ages 2 to 5. Training and professional growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 in Early Childhood Care & Education
• Experience in an early years setting
• Strong understanding of Aistear

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 2–5 years in a nourishing play-based environment
• Deliver and follow an Aistear-aligned curriculum
• Foster children's learning, independence and development
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and organised classroom setting

Skills

Aistear understanding

Child development

Team collaboration

Education

Level 6 in Early Childhood Care & Education

Job description

Looking for a role that fits perfectly with family life, study, or a balanced schedule? This term-time only position in Finglas, Dublin 11 could be exactly what you're searching for.

Hours: 30 hours per week

Qualifications: Minimum Level 6 required

About the Role

A well-established early years centre in North Dublin is recruiting Early Years Educators or Room Leaders, depending on experience. Room Leader applicants must have previous experience working in Ireland and ideally already be living nearby.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum Level 6 in Early Childhood Care & Education
• Experience in an early years setting
• Strong understanding of Aistear
• A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, independence, and development

Hours

This role offers 30 hours per week, daytime shifts, term-time only - ideal for candidates seeking stability and predictable schedules.

About the Centre

• Bright, spacious rooms with natural light
• Aistear-aligned curriculum based on children's interests
• Children aged 2 to 5 years
• Rich learning environment: jigsaws, arts & crafts, construction play, sand & water play, role play, dress-up, story time, musical instruments, and more
• Strong focus on school readiness, independence, early literacy, numeracy, and fine-motor skills

If you're passionate about early childhood education and want a role that supports both your professional growth and your personal life, we'd love to hear from you.