Childcare Worker

The Early Years Educator is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children in accordance with national childcare standards. The role involves supporting children’s holistic development, implementing age-appropriate learning activities, maintaining positive relationships with families, and ensuring high-quality care in line with the centre’s policies and the principles of Aistear and Síolta.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily care and supervision of children aged 1-12 in a warm, responsive, child-centred manner.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that promote physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
• Follow Aistear: The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework and Síolta: The National Quality Framework.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised learning environment, both indoors and outdoors.
• Observe, record, and assess each child’s progress; contribute to learning stories, portfolios, and parent updates.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Promote inclusive practices and support children with diverse needs.
• Follow all regulatory requirements in line with Tusla Early Years Inspectorate standards.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and continuous professional development.
• Assist with meal times, toileting, hygiene routines, and general care needs.
• Ensure confidentiality, professionalism, and adherence to all centre policies and procedures.

Qualifications \& Requirements

• Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Early Childhood Care \& Education (or equivalent QQI Level 5).
• Knowledge of Aistear and Síolta frameworks.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organisational skills.
• Genuine passion for working with young children.
• Ability to provide a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Garda Vetting and relevant references required.
• First Aid training (or willingness to obtain).

Desirable Skills (Optional)

• FETAC Level 6 or higher qualification.
• Experience working in a childcare or early years setting.
• Additional training in special educational needs, child protection, or behaviour support.

Work Environment

• Busy, play-based early years setting with active participation in indoor and outdoor learning.
• Physical involvement in activities such as lifting, floor play, and supervising movement.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €15.50-€17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Own transport
• Working hours will be 10am-6pm Monday to Thursday and 9am -5pm Friday. Hours non negotiable.

Education:

• Advanced/Higher Certificate (required)

Language:

• fluent English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Early childhood care and education certificate (required)

Work Location: In person