Programme Coordinator Little Island

Junior Adventures Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherpa Kids Ireland is seeking a Programme Lead to manage and inspire a team delivering Before School, After School and Holiday Club programmes at partner schools.

You will supervise day-to-day activities, engage with children and families, and ensure high standards of care. A valid childcare qualification, Garda Vetting, and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with School Aged children (Minimum 1 Year)
• Childcare qualification FetacLevel 5 of equivalent
• Basic knowledge of child development
• Proficiency in English, both verbal and written
• Garda vetting is essential (completed by us after interview stage)
• At least 2 written references checks are required before starting

Responsibilities

• 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 working with school aged children is preferred (Minimum 2 year)
• Proficiency in technology and software (Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

Skills

Tech proficiency (Word, Outlook, Teams

Education

Fetac Level 5 in Childcare

Job description

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.

Job Description

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.).

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

Monday - Friday

07:50-08:50am

1:15-6:00pm

2 hours a week administrative work

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