Lead Early Years Educator — Inspire Play & Growth

Tigerschildcare; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 paid holidays days

HSF Health Plan discount 10%

Employee Assistance Programme

Educational Assistance Programme

CPD opportunities

On-site parking

Break room facilities

Job summary

Tigers Childcare in Douglas, Cork, is hiring for a full-time Early Years Educator to deliver high-quality care and education for children in a nurturing, values-driven environment.

You will lead a room and collaborate with colleagues to plan engaging activities, while ensuring compliance with the national early years framework and safeguarding policies. Competitive hourly rate reflects experience and qualifications in a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Fetac Level 5 (or recognised equivalent) in Early Childhood Care and Education.
• Experience in a childcare role is preferred.
• Passion for working with children, reliability, empathy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, full-time early years care and education, leading your room and team to support children’s holistic development.
• Ensure curriculum planning and learning experiences align with Aistear and Siolta, maintaining compliance and quality standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to your team, helping them support children’s development and wellbeing.
• Contribute to a culture of professionalism, inclusion, safety, and care within your room and across the centre.

Skills

Experience in childcare

Education

Fetac Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education

Job description

Tigers Childcare in Douglas, Cork, is hiring for a full-time Early Years Educator to deliver high-quality care and education for children in a nurturing, values-driven environment.

You will lead a room and collaborate with colleagues to plan engaging activities, while ensuring compliance with the national early years framework and safeguarding policies. Competitive hourly rate reflects experience and qualifications in a permanent contract.