Job Summary
Little People's Academy, Dublin City branch, are currently seeking to recruit part-time (afternoon) Early Years Educators, who have experience and a love with working with children aged between 1 years to 5 years of age. You will play an integral role in supporting and assisting the branch manager in the provision of care and early educaton to a high quality in a holistic setting.
Main Objective
To ensure that high standards of care, education, safety and well-being of the children in our setting are met, in collaboration with the settings management and staff team. The Early Years Educator will assist in providing a safe, age and developmentally appropriate environment by implementing early learning programmes and care protocols in accordance with all relevant early-years legislation, and the settings policies and procedures.
Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Flexibility to work with children of various age groups; from 1 years to 5 years of age.
• Co-ordinate the implementation of activities suitable for different age groups,
• Maintain room and equipment, to always ensure the health and safety of children,
• Ensure a particularly good standard of cleanliness and hygiene is maintained,
• Support children’s developments – emotional, social, physical, communication and cognitive, in carrying out activities.
• Work in partnership with the other team members in implementing a broad, balanced, age and developmentally appropriate early years curriculum which references Aistear the National Curriculum framework and Siolta, the National Quality Standards.
• Work in partnership with parents to ensure that they feel connected and part of their child’s early learning journey at Little People’s Academy; by liaising with them using various modes of communication.
• In conjunction with the staff team, assist in the development of long, medium, and short-term curriculum plans for the early years setting.
• To attend staff and room meetings and encourage commitment to quality improvement through ongoing professional development and training.
• Respect and encourage the rights of the child; allowing where possible, them to lead their care and learning and to make decisions that directly involve them by using various modes of communication suitable for their age and development.
• Maintain strict confidentiality,
• Perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications

• Must have a minimum QQI level 5 qualification in early-years care and education or equivalent
• Relevant experience working with different young children.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well.
• Ability to take initiative to take on tasks.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Kindness, warmth, and responsiveness to the needs of children
• At LPA we teach and communicate with our children mainly through the English language; therefore excellent communication through English, verbal and written, and relating skills with children, staff and parents is a must.
• Awareness of health and safety issues and legal requirements relating to an early learning and care service
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations

Notes
This position is subject to a successful interview process, a clear Garda Vetting Disclosure, Police Clearance, where necessary, and verification of at least 2 references, with one of those being from the most recent employer
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: €14.00-€16.28 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Is your qualification recognised to work in childcare in Ireland? Your qualification must be listed on the DCEDIY list or you must hold a Qualification Recognition Letter from the DCEDIY stating that you can work in childcare in Ireland.

Licence/Certification:

• Childcare Qualification (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 09/09/2024