Lead Early Years Educator - Nurture, Curriculum & Growth

Tigerschildcare; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 paid holiday days (including bank &

HSF Health Plan discount

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Educational Assistance Programme

CPD and career development

Onboarding induction, appreciation & 3

Break room facilities and on-site park

Job summary

Tigers Childcare in Leopardstown, Dublin 18, is seeking a full-time Early Years Educator to lead a room and deliver high-quality care and education for children. The role emphasises holistic development and wellbeing within a supportive, values-led team environment.

The position offers a permanent contract, full-time hours, and a competitive hourly rate, plus opportunities for CPD and career progression in a caring, inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• Fetac Level 5 (or recognised equivalent) in Early Childhood Care and Education
• Experience in a childcare role (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

Passion for working with children

Education

Fetac Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education

Job description

Tigers Childcare in Leopardstown, Dublin 18, is seeking a full-time Early Years Educator to lead a room and deliver high-quality care and education for children. The role emphasises holistic development and wellbeing within a supportive, values-led team environment.

The position offers a permanent contract, full-time hours, and a competitive hourly rate, plus opportunities for CPD and career progression in a caring, inclusive setting.