Play-Based Early Years Educator

Respond; Cork; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23 days

Education and training assistance

Maternity Leave pay

Sick pay

Employee assistance programme

Employee Purchasing Schemes

100% Attendance Bonus Holidays

Adoptive Leave

Surrogacy Leave

Fertility Support Leave

Early Pregnancy Loss Leave

Job summary

Respond Early Year's Service in Midleton, Co-Cork, is seeking an Early Years' Practitioner to deliver a high-quality, play-based curriculum under the national quality frameworks Aistear and Siolta, indoors and outdoors. You will guide, observe, stimulate and supervise children in a safe, caring environment as part of the childcare team, reporting to the Service Manager.

The role offers a 39-hour week, a fixed-term contract, and a supportive benefits package including education funding, leave

Qualifications

• Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Early Years Education.
• Experience in early years.
• Garda Vetting will be required as part of the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Follow the policies and procedures of the service at all times.
• Conduct observation and learning stories for all children.
• Organise materials and resources to reflect children's emerging interests and abilities.
• Implement a play-based curriculum that encourages independence and fosters self-esteem.
• Support children's emotional, social and cognitive development.
• Assist in providing healthy snacks that meet children's growing needs and reflect variations in culture or dietary requirements.
• Develop parental involvement strategies that enhance children's learning experiences.
• Ensure welfare of children in line with Children First guidance.
• Promote the services in the local community and broader area to support service quality and sustainability.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

FETAC Level 5 in Early Years Education

Job description

Respond Early Year's Service in Midleton, Co-Cork, is seeking an Early Years' Practitioner to deliver a high-quality, play-based curriculum under the national quality frameworks Aistear and Siolta, indoors and outdoors. You will guide, observe, stimulate and supervise children in a safe, caring environment as part of the childcare team, reporting to the Service Manager.

The role offers a 39-hour week, a fixed-term contract, and a supportive benefits package including education funding, leave