Childcare Assistant

Williamstown Community Childcare are currently recruiting a Childcare Assistant based in Farronshoneen, Ardkeen Business Park, Waterford.

The Position is a Full-Time, Monday – Friday. Expected start date: ASAP

Benefits:

· Career progression

· Training and Development

· Full Induction and Training provided for successful candidates

· Educational Assistance Program

· EAP Employee Assistance Program

· Paid sick leave based on a pro-rata basis

· 21 holiday days pro-rata based on a 39-hr contract

Duties and Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

· To adhere to the Tusla regulations and working with the principles of Siolta and Aistear with children of various ages.

· To see each child as an individual and support their individual development, involving the children in a variety of play activities and experiences.

• To maintain hygiene standards in all areas of the childcare and to use initiative in completing all jobs to the best of your ability.
• To perform a variety of tasks, such as nappy changing, toileting, sterilising, feeding, nap supervision and engaging in play.
• Conduct observations of children under the direction of the room leader
• To follow the policies and procedures of the service at all times.
• To coordinate the implementation of activities suitable for different age groups and to support children’s developments – emotional, social, physical and cognitive
• To organise materials and toys to the benefit of children

Experience and Qualifications:

• Essential

1. Fetac Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Supervision.

2. A minimum of FETAC Level 5 Early Childhood Care and Education

3. Excellent communication skills in dealing with children, parents and co-workers.

• Desirable

1. Levels of experience range from one to two years of experience in Childcare post qualifications.

2. Valid First Aid Certificate and Children’s First Training

3. Proficient in IT – MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

· A candidate who has a positive, professional and pro-active approach to childcare and a child friendly approach to all duties.

· The ability to work with enthusiasm, on own initiative and within a team. Excellent communication skills with staff, parents, and children. To be flexible in relation to working hours

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter to managerwilliamstown@gmail.com

Williamstown Community Childcare Centre, CLG is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person