We have a job opening in JANUARY 2025 for Full Time work Monday - Friday 40 hours per week. Please be available for these hours before applying for the position.
We have an amazing opportunity to hire a Childcare Practitioner and add to our excellent team at Parkside Childcare! We are one of south Dublin's most established childcare facilities, operating nearly 30 years! If you haven't worked in a creche before, we will provide excellent training.
We are hiring Childcare Practitioners with QQI Level 5,6, 7 and 8 in Early Year's/ Childcare Education. All salaries are based on qualification and years of experience in a early years childcare setting.
You must have an Early Years Education qualification recognised by DCYA in Ireland to work in an Irish Childcare setting. Check if your qualification is recognised here : https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/22405-early-years-recognised-qualifications/
What we offer to all employees :

• Competitive salary
• 21 days annual leave, 2 company days, 1/2 day on your Birthday
• Referral bonus for introducing new colleagues
• Bike to work scheme
• Sick Pay
• Overtime @1.5
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Training provided - manual handling , fire safety, allergens
• Support in Education progression
• Progression opportunities within the company

Duties & Responsibilities of a Childcare Practitioner :

• Delivering high-quality care and learning opportunities for the children in our care.
• Implementation of the Aistear Curriculum while upholding the Siolta Standards.
• Observe, monitor and record the development of the children in compliance with the Childcare (Pre-School Services) Regulations 2016 and be familiar with the Regulations and the Quality Regulatory Framework.
• Ensure the health and safety of the children.
• Support the children’s development, learning & play.
• Communicate with the parents on the development of their child in a professional, effective and friendly capacity.

Requirements from Candidates :

• Minimum Fetac/QQI Level 5 in Early Years Education. Additional experience and qualifications are highly desirable
• Clear Garda Vetting (and International police clearance if having lived outside of Ireland for more than 6 months) is required.
• Two written references, one from your most recent employer, that will be verified.

Candidates should take into consideration travel and commute to South County Dublin If you are interested in learning from the best and joining a super team, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
Please submit a full CV with no time gaps.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Pay: €14.00-€17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rathfarnham, CO. Dublin D14 XA99: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you currently based in Dublin?

Experience:

• Childcare: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 5+ Early Year Education or a letter from DCEDIY? (required)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 02/01/2025