Childcare Practitioner - Wicklow - ref. w88283215

Role Overview:

We are currently seeking experienced Early Years Educators to join our fantastic teams across Ireland.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work with children of all ages from babies to pre and after school children.

Benefits:

• Assistance with Accommodation
• We celebrate our staff with "Love Your Team Week" every year, where we recognise the amazing work our team does.
• More than 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Closed for the Christmas Week
• We celebrate various international days throughout the year (Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter) with gifts for staff.
• Birthdays and Anniversaries Celebrations
• Internal Training
• Sick Pay
• Uniform Provided
• Access to discounted health insurance
• Employee and team of the quarter award
• Regular performance reviews
• Social Events
• Free Parking
• Employee Assistance programme
• Educational Assistance programme
• Employee referral Bonus €500 for person referring candidate and €250 for person referred

Role Responsibilities:

The Role:

• To ensure the provision of a quality service to children and parents
• To work as part of a team and liaise with other team members & team leaders
• To come up with new ideas and activities to encourage learning with the children
• To liaise with parents/guardians of the children and keep them informed of their children’s day
• To report all areas of concern to the team leader/manager
• To participate in themed days within the crèche when needed
• To co-operate with TUSLA Early Years Inspectors

Working hours:

Full time position: 40 hours per week - Crèche opening hours are from 7.30am to 6.30pm, shifts are up to 8 hours in duration and will be confirmed by Management.

Required Qualifications:

• All applicants must have minimum QQI / FETAC Level 5. All other qualifications must be recognised by the DCYA.
• All applicants must be eligible to work full time in Ireland.
• We are eager to find a candidate with a genuine passion towards Early Years. The perfect candidate would be hardworking, ambitious, creative and a real team player
• Additional experience and qualifications are highly desirable. Garda Vetting (and international police clearance if having lived outside of Ireland for more than 6 months) will also be required.

**Please note, applications will only be accepted for those who hold a Degree/Qualification in Childcare or related Discipline**