Programme Coordinator - Kildalkey National School, Meath

Junior Adventures Group; Ireland; Remote; EUR 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Sherpa Kids in Meath seeks a Programme Coordinator for Kildalkey National School. The role is part-time, supporting after-school programmes, leading a small team and coordinating daily activities with children.

The ideal candidate has childcare experience, English proficiency, and a valid Garda vetting; own car preferred for site travel; familiar with Word, Outlook and Teams; references required.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and leading a team.
• Own car required for programme lead.
• Maintain the day-to-day activities.
• Interacting with the children, their families and other staff members each day.
• Lots of energy and enthusiasm to work with children.
• Experience with school aged children preferred (minimum 2 years).
• Proficiency in technology and software (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Experience working with School Aged children (minimum 1 year).
• Childcare qualification Fetac Level 5 or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of child development.
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written.
• Garda vetting is essential (completed by us after interview).
• At least 2 written references checks are required before starting.

Responsibilities

• Own car required for programme lead.
• Maintain the day-to-day activities.
• Interact with children, families and staff daily.
• Provide energetic, engaging activities for school aged children.
• Support programme delivery at Kildalkey National School.
• Coordinate with school and caregivers to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Childcare experience

Technology proficiency

English communication

Education

Fetac Level 5 in Childcare

Tools

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Programme Coordinator - Kildalkey National School, Meath

• Part-time
• Compensation: EUR 16.80 - EUR 17 - hourly

Sherpa Kids is a global organization dedicated to providing quality care for primary school children in their local communities. With a presence in approximately 265 schools worldwide, including 60 local services in Ireland now - and growing since 2014, we strive to make a difference in the lives of over 9,000 children daily.

In Ireland, we offer Before School, After School, and Holiday Clubs programmes tailored to meet the needs of national-aged children. Operating on-site at schools, our customized services feature fun, structured, and engaging daily activities.
At Sherpa Kids, we believe our work goes beyond childcare. Our purpose is rooted in supporting and making a positive impact on Ireland's families. We are committed to helping them achieve their goals through the expert care we provide.

Job Description

Programme Lead must have experience in managing and leading a team

Own carrequiredfor programme lead

Maintain the day-to-day activities

Interacting with the children, theirfamiliesand other staff members each day.

Lots of energy and enthusiasm to work with children.

Experience working with school aged children is preferred (Minimum 2 year)

Proficiencyin technology and software (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.).

Experience working with School Aged children (Minimum 1 Year)

Childcare qualificationFetacLevel 5 of equivalent

Basic knowledge of child development

Proficiencyin English, both verbal and written

Garda vetting is essential (completed by us after interview stage).

At least 2 written references checks arerequiredbefore starting

Working Hours

8.20am to 9.20am and 1.45pm to 6pm Monday to Friday plus 2 hours for administrative purposes per week