Job Description
Caislen ir, Childcare and Afterschoo lGlinsk Community Childcare Centre. We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team at Caislen ir, Glinsk, Co. Galway. Early Childcare Years Practitioners; Level 5, 6 or equivalent Glinsk Community Childcare Centre Caislen ir wish to recruit an Early Childcare Practitioner. The role is full/part-time positions/ Room leaders - additional Hours available within afterschool area. All positions are subject to Garda Vetting, ICPC & Reference Validation Competitive pay: Salary €13.95 -€17.50ph (depending on qualifications & experience) Employee Benefits: Up to 13 day sick pay in anyone year, Professional development, Employee Assistance Programme, Career advancement opportunities, Staff Wellbeing Initiatives. Monday - Friday candidates must be available to work afternoons and outside of term time Immediate start following completion of vetting process Role Responsibilities: (Include, but not limited to) To provide excellence in role modelling best practice Candidate must be able to work and support our young babies/ toddlers as well as other age groups. To maintain professional boundaries To follow the childcare policies, in line with the government guidance and statutory requirements. This also includes Caislen ir policies and procedures. To facilitate the role of a Key person for a cohort of children. This involves facilitating 1:1 Key Person- Parent consultations, preparing learning stories/observations and assessments of learning. To support and assist in the provision of high quality Early Years care and learning to children aged 0-6 years of age, in a therapeutic community setting. Provide the children with, reciprocal interactions with children. Support activities to benefit the child while delivering a play-based approach. Support childrens holistic development. Contribute to the process of Observation & Documentation- Including learning stories and conducting observations & learning stories for children. Build effective forms of Communication among team members Liaise with the parents, staff and the inter-agency team where possible. Delivering, a holistic approach that caters for the children accessing the Early Years Preschool & Baby-room. Engage with opportunities to upskill and access relevant training. Engage with Team Meetings and reflective practice. To be flexible and adaptable to suit the service needs when required. Practice and follow expected hygiene practices involving, good hand hygiene and using Personal Protective Equipment. Benefits: Childcare