Childcare Practitioner - Nature Kindergarten Bray
Role Overview:
Park Academy are currently seeking an experienced Full-time Early Years Educator to join our fantastic team based in Irelands first outdoor Nature Kindergarten, Bray, Co. Wicklow. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work with children and for someone who also thrives in an outdoor setting.
Benefits:
- Annual salary from €33,280.00
- Assistance with Accommodation
- We celebrate IBEC's National Day of Wellbeing, 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:
A Childcare Practitioner with an outdoor focus, as in forest/outdoor education, plans and supervises nature-based play, manages outdoor risks, and fosters environmental exploration.
The Role- To report all areas of concern to the team leader/manager
- To participate in themed days within the crèche when needed
- To ensure the provision of a quality service to children and parents
- To co-operate with Park Academy TUSLA Early Years Inspectors
- 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
**Please note, applications will only be accepted for those who hold a Degree/Qualification in Childcare or related Discipline**
Working hours: 40 hours per week - Crèche opening hours are from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday - Friday and 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**