Creche Graduate Lead Educator

Role:
The Early Years Educator is responsible for the children, their team and the general smooth operations of the room whilst complying with all policies and procedures as outlined by management.

Benefits & what we can offer you:
- Competitive rates of pay where we acknowledge your qualifications and time of service with our pay scale.

- ***Sign On Bonus***

-Generous Discount on Childcare Fees
- Yearly Bonus
- 22 days annual leave
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Educational Assistance
- Time In Lieu for Staff Training/Staff Meetings
-Staff Uniforms
- Further development and training within the industry
- The opportunity to work with a team of dedicated childcare professionals in a purpose built childcare setting
- Free Parking

Duties and Responsibilities
· To take day to day responsibility for children and staff
· To ensure high standards of care at the centre
· To develop the Childcare Programmes in line with Aistear and Siolta (reflecting current guidelines). Write up weekly programmes gathering input from staff/children/parents and linking the plans from children’s goals as established through on-going observations.
· To maintain observations and records of individual children’s progress, and link these to the childcare care programmes.
· To ensure staff are aware of current thinking and practice in early childhood education, and service delivery i.e. emergent curriculum, outdoor areas extension of classroom.
· To ensure that you and your team keep accurate records as laid out by management.
· To liaise with parents /guardians in regards to day to day happenings and deal with general queries and keep Management up to date on all matters.
· To actively support and co-operate with other staff in their child-care duties.
· To promote and maintain positive working relationships with other staff.
· To co-operate and communicate effectively with parents about their children providing daily feedback verbally or written.
· Assist children with care needs: nappy changes, toileting, feeding, serving meals while adhering to food hygiene practices.
· Attend meetings and undergo training as required
· Follow the policies and procedures of the service at all times
· Cleaning, tidying and storage of equipment and toys after use
· Maintain room, and equipment, to ensure the health and safety of children at all times
· Ensure a good standard of hygiene
· Support children’s developments – emotional, social, physical and cognitive in carrying out activities
· Be aware of child protection procedures and advise manager should you have any concerns about a child
· Maintain strict confidentiality, any breach of confidentiality about children or their families will constitute gross misconduct
· Perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time

Person Specifications·
. Level 7 on the National Qualifications Framework or equivalent in Childcare desirable.
. 3 year’s work experience in the sector desirable
· Ability to work as part of a team
· Kindness, warmth and responsiveness to the needs of children
· Good Communication and Relating Skills with children, staff and parents
· Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
· Current First Aid Certificate desirable
· LINC certificate desirable
· Complete Garda Vetting

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €17.85 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Additional pay:

• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Childcare
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Galway, County Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you have an equivalent of a level 7 in Early Years Education?

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person