Play-Based Early Years Educator | Nurture & Growth

Respond; Cork; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 23 days + company days

Further education and training support

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 is seeking an Early Years Educator to deliver a high-quality play-based curriculum in a nurturing Cork setting. Reporting to the Early Year’s Service Manager, you will implement Aistear and Siolta aligned activities, indoors and outdoors, ensuring safety and inclusivity for all children.

The role requires a minimum FETAC Level 5 in Early Years Education and experience in early years settings, with Garda Vetting ongoing.

Qualifications

• A minimum of FETAC Level 5 in Early Years Education.
• Experience of working in early years.

Responsibilities

• To follow the policies and procedures of the service at all times.
• To conduct observation and learning stories for all children.
• Organise materials and resources to ensure that they reflect the children's emerging interests and abilities.
• To implement a play based curriculum that encourages independence and fosters the growth of self esteem within all children.
• To support children's emotional, social and cognitive development.
• To assist in providing healthy snacks that meet children's growing needs and reflect variations in culture or dietary requirements.
• To develop and support parental involvement strategies that enhance children's learning experiences.
• Ensuring that the welfare of children is paramount in accordance with Children First; National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children.
• Promote the services in the local community and broader area to assist and support the quality and sustainability of the service.
• To perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be required from time to time.

Skills

Commitment to quality education

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Education

FETAC Level 5 in Early Years Education

Job description

Respond Early Year's Service is seeking an Early Years Educator to deliver a high-quality play-based curriculum in a nurturing Cork setting. Reporting to the Early Year’s Service Manager, you will implement Aistear and Siolta aligned activities, indoors and outdoors, ensuring safety and inclusivity for all children.

The role requires a minimum FETAC Level 5 in Early Years Education and experience in early years settings, with Garda Vetting ongoing.