Playgroup Leader. Dublin. Irlanda

Job Title: Playgroup Leader

Employer: Hyde and Seek Glasnevin Limited

Location: 7/9 Prospect Avenue, Dublin 9. D09 RFN4

Salary: 34.872k  p.a.

Hours: 40hrs/wk

Required Qualifications

Qualifications Required: QQI (FETAC) Level 5 or equivalent.

Job Purpose

To provide the highest level of care and education for children attending the crèche.

Key Tasks

    To ensure the smooth running of the Playground area and to follow the daily routine.

    To ensure that the welfare and development of each individual child is met at all times.

    To ensure the individual needs of children are identified and met at all times.

    To plan, prepare and supervise rich and stimulating activities for the children you are caring for in line with Síolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, Aistear, the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework and in accordance with the children’s social, emotional, physical, language and intellectual needs.

    Carry out monthly developmental children’s observations and record children information on the company’s app which will be monitored to ensure feedback to parents regarding their child’s progress.

    To read, understand, sign and implement all of the crèche’s Policies & Procedures.

    To ensure that the practice and provision in the crèche meets the requirements of Tulsa Child and Family Agency and The Childcare Regulation 2016.

    To notify the line manager of any concerns or issues regarding operational practices.

    Maintain a positive attitude at all times with work colleagues to establish a good working relationship with other team members.

    To ensure all safety, hygiene and legislative standards are maintained in conjunction with the crèche’s Policies and Procedures.

    To maintain a standard of dress, personal hygiene, timekeeping and attendance as per the Employee Handbook.

    Ensure confidentiality, where appropriate, is maintained.

    Learning from seniors and supervisors.

    Conducting general cleaning duties of your room and as requested by your Line Manager.

    To provide a professional, prompt, cheerful and efficient service to the families of the crèche and potential families.

Responsibilities

    Ensuring all necessary forms for the parents are completed daily such as medical administration form, accident reports, etc.

    Dealing with queries from parents within your role and forwarding all others to the senior leader or crèche manager.

    Ensure that equality of access and opportunity is given to all children, colleagues and families.

    Contribute to maintaining a high quality learning space which offers children a wide range of experiences that are child focused.

    To attend regular staff meetings and undertake training as required.

    To attend parent information meetings and events as required.