Ofertas de trabajo en Irlanda (Border) de cuidador infantil de día/cuidadora infantil de día

This is a unique opportunity to help shape a new facility opening in September 2024. The Service hopes to provide a Breakfast Club, ECCE Scheme, and Afterschool and place an emphasis on outdoor and child led play. The Room Leader will be responsible for the development, planning, and delivery of the daily operational running of the early years’ service.

Duties & Responsibilities:

To work within the overall aims and objectives of the service

Work in partnership with management & staff, external support agencies, multidisciplinary professionals, parents and families to ensure best outcomes for each individual child

Implementation to all policies and procedures within the setting

To operate in line with relevant legislation, guidelines and regulations, including but not limited to, Health and Safety legislation and the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016.

Ensure that all relevant records are maintained

Ensure that confidentiality is fully observed in relation to the overall service and stakeholders

Safeguard children and staff at all times

Must have excellent knowledge of Aistear and Siolta

Assume overall responsibility for a quality of early years’ provision, including physical, emotional, social and cognitive education and care for children in the service

Develop both indoor and outdoor child-led activities in line with Aistear

Create age appropriate activities for the children that addresses different types of play in line with Aistear

Document children’s growth and learning regularly

Create an enriching learning environment and organise materials and toys to the benefit of the children

Lead and implement an inclusive practice relating to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Maintain rooms and equipment, clean the setting as appropriate, and adhere to the hygiene and cleaning policy

Build partnerships and communicate effectively with all families in relation to their children’s well-being, development, and interests

Work off site when needed - for example bus trips and visits to local amenities

Support and mentor other members of the team in the room they are assigned to

Attend & participate in support and supervision meetings

Attend staff meetings for planning purposes and peer support as required

Be in good health to meet the demands of the job

Any other duties that may be assigned to you by Management

Essential Qualifications and Skills

NFQ/FETAC Level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education

Minimum 1 year work experience in a similar leadership role

Ability to take direction and work as part of a team responsively and on your own initiative

Kindness, warmth and responsiveness to the needs of children

Excellent interpersonal skills

Complete Garda Vetting

A desire to help build a new childcare facility of the highest standard