Part Time Childcare Practitioner

Ashleigh Galvin; Sutton; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare center in Sutton, Ireland is seeking a dedicated childcare practitioner to join their team. The role involves promoting the goals of the community childcare service and ensuring the provision of safe, quality care for children. Candidates must hold a Level 5 or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education and possess strong communication skills. Flexibility and a commitment to further development are essential, along with the ability to supply references and obtain Garda Vetting.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills including written and verbal English.
• Must have knowledge of health & safety and quality standards.
• Must supply suitable references and undergo Garda Vetting.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and committed to ongoing training and development.
• Excellent communication skills including written and verbal English; records keeping essential.
• Meets Community Services Programme criteria.
• Must supply suitable references and be Garda Vetting able; police clearance if lived outside Ireland for 6 months or more.

Responsibilities

• Promote the Aims & Objectives of the community childcare service.
• Provide secure, quality childcare for children.
• Work flexibly in all areas of the service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of health & safety standards

Reliability and flexibility

Enthusiasm and motivation for training

Education

Level 5 or higher FETAC/QQI in Early Childhood Education

Job description

The childcare practitioner will work as part of the centre team promoting the Aims & Objectives of our community childcare service and ensuring the provision of secure, quality childcare for children in our care.

Level 5 or higher FETAC/QQI major award in Early Childhood Education is required.Must be reliable competent and prepared to work flexibly in all areas of the service.Applicants must have knowledge of health & safety & quality standards; be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to further training and development as required.Must demonstrate excellent communication skills including written and verbal English as communications and records keeping are essential to the role.Must meet the criteria for the Community Services Programme.Must supply suitable references and be in a position to obtain Garda Vetting. If lived outside Ireland for 6 months or more, must provide a clean Police Clearance Certificate from that country.