Relief Early Years Educator - Play-Based Learning

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Killenaule; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Respond Housing Association seeks an Early Years Practitioner (Relief) for Killenaule. The role involves delivering a high-quality play-based curriculum under Aistear and Síolta, ensuring safety and positive development indoors and outdoors within a childcare team.

Reporting to the Childcare Manager, the position is a relief contract with on-site work at Hilltop Childcare, Killenaule. Training, Garda Vetting, and collaboration with families are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• A minimum of Level 5 in Early Years Education.
• One year postpaid qualification experience of working in early years.
• Strong understanding and experience in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

• To follow the policies and procedures of the service at all times.
• To conduct observation and learning stories for all children.
• To organise materials and resources to reflect the children’s emerging interests and abilities.
• To implement a play-based curriculum that encourages independence and fosters self-esteem.
• To support children’s emotional, social and cognitive development.
• To assist in providing healthy snacks which meet growing dietary needs and reflect variation in culture.
• To develop and support parental involvement strategies that enhance children’s learning experiences.
• To ensure 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 to assist and support quality and sustainability of the service.
• To perform other reasonable duties as required.

Job description

Respond Housing Association seeks an Early Years Practitioner (Relief) for Killenaule. The role involves delivering a high-quality play-based curriculum under Aistear and Síolta, ensuring safety and positive development indoors and outdoors within a childcare team.

Reporting to the Childcare Manager, the position is a relief contract with on-site work at Hilltop Childcare, Killenaule. Training, Garda Vetting, and collaboration with families are key aspects of the role.