Job Description
We have the following positions available; - Full time Early Years Educator (wobbler room) - x2 Part time Early Years Educator (Afterschool) - Full time Early Years Lead Educator (wobbler) Very competitive salary (dependant on role/qualification) The Learning Tree is a very unique full early years service catering for children aged six months to 12 years in our Crche, Preschool and After-school programmes. We are recruiting dedicated and motivated Early Years Practitioners that can contribute to and complement our ever-developing service. We offer generous terms and advancement opportunities for the successful candidate. The successful applicant must have a genuine love for children. The Learning Tree offers an inclusive approach to the Early Years celebrating and supporting childrens individuality. Successful candidates will be offered a rare opportunity in a setting that is unlike any other. We have ample resources onsite such as playgrounds, a farm, a soft-play area, library, cafe, a garden centre and more. We are proud to offer a very competitive staff benefits package that includes; Uniforms Competitive salary with qualification based payscale Time in lieu for staff meetings and training Progression opportunities 33 days paid annual leave per year (including Christmas week, Good Friday & all bank holidays) Employee referral bonus Enhanced employee benefits including: Bike to Work, Travel Tax Saver Scheme Loyalty rewards Regular social nights out Educational/ CPD assistance programme Staff appreciation programme Staff wellbeing - EAP Programme with six free therapy sessions per year Keep up to date with the leading approaches in early years Opportunities for study trips abroad Internal training & professional development Free parking Team support system Paid sick leave Plus much more The ideal candidates will have: Fetac level 5 (Practitioner) or Level 7/8 (Lead Educator) qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education (QQI recognised please check on DCEDIY qualifications section) At least three years experience Knowledge of Aistear and Siolta frameworks Good communication skills The ability to be flexible Experience working with children with additional needs would be desirable/an added advantage but is not necessary. Please forward your CV below. All qualifications received abroad must be approved by DCEDIY prior to interview. Skills: Childcare qualification, Safeguarding Children, Working with children, Early years care, Child supervision, Education Services, Early years education, Preschool, Early Childhood, Child Development, Special Needs, Early years Benefits: Paid Holidays, Parking To apply: This process is subject to a full application form and interview. Please email to to apply for an application form. The Learning Tree is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy etc. This policy applies to all employment practices within our service, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training etc. The Learning Tree makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, interviews and business needs at that time. Skills: First Aid early years communication skills.