Play Group Leader

Lullabys Montessori & Afterschool; Dublin; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Lullabys Montessori & Afterschool, Raheny in Dublin, is seeking an experienced Play Group Leader to join our childcare team. You will work directly with children and contribute to planning and delivering high‑quality play, learning and development experiences.

The role is full-time and permanent, 40 hours per week, with a salary of €37,544 per annum. We offer a welcoming, inclusive environment and opportunities to engage with families and professionals to support children's growth.

Qualifications

• Operational fluency in English appropriate to childcare provision, communication with children and families.
• Good understanding of children's learning, development and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children's play and activities and encourage the development of physical, social, emotional and language skills.
• Plan, organise and provide age-appropriate play and learning experiences.
• Prepare play areas, resources and materials for children's activities.
• Encourage children's independence, self-confidence, creativity and positive social interaction.
• Support children's individual learning, development and additional needs.
• Organise and supervise indoor and outdoor activities and outings where appropriate.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming and well-organised play and learning environment.
• Respond appropriately to accidents, injuries and emergencies in accordance with service procedures.
• Liaise professionally with parents, guardians, colleagues and other professionals where appropriate.
• Maintain appropriate records relating to children's care, learning and development.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to the day-to-day running of the service.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Childcare qualifications desirable

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Job Description

Lullabies Preschool & Afterschool , Scoil Aine Campus , All Saints Drive , Raheny , D05 PD34 Lullabys Montessori & Afterschool is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Play Group Leader to join our childcare team. Lullabys has been providing early years and school-aged childcare and education in Dublin since 2006. We are committed to providing high-quality, child-centred care and education within a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment. The successful candidate will work directly with children as part of our childcare team and contribute to the planning and delivery of high-quality play, learning and developmental experiences.

• Supervise children's play and activities and encourage the development of physical, social, emotional and language skills.


• Plan, organise and provide age-appropriate play and learning experiences.


• Prepare play areas, resources and materials for children's activities.


• Encourage children's independence, self-confidence, creativity and positive social interaction.


• Support children's individual learning, developmental and additional needs.


• Organise and supervise indoor and outdoor activities and outings where appropriate.


• Maintain a safe, welcoming and well-organised play and learning environment.


• Ensure activities are organised and supervised in accordance with health and safety requirements and service policies and procedures.


• Respond appropriately to accidents, injuries and emergencies in accordance with service procedures.


• Liaise professionally with parents, guardians, colleagues and other professionals where appropriate.


• Maintain appropriate records relating to children's care, learning and development.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to the day-to-day running of the service.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience working with children in an educational, childcare or similar setting.


• Relevant academic or professional qualifications are desirable.


• Good understanding of children's learning, development and wellbeing.


• Good communication, organisational and teamwork skills.


• Operational fluency in English appropriate to childcare provision, communication with children and families and maintaining required records.


• Ability to work effectively as part of a busy childcare team.

Full-time, permanent position. 40 hours per week. Salary: €37,544 per annum.

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