Job Title: Playgroup Leader. Employer: Miriam Caffrey // Trading Name : Happyways. Locations: 11 Shanliss Walk, Santry, D09 XF99 //Greenfields Residents Community Centre, Shanliss Avenue, Santry, Dublin 9. Salary: 35k per year. Hours: 40hrs per week. Responsibilities - Develop and implement age-appropriate educational programs and activities that promote learning and development. - Create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment that encourages children to explore and learn. - Observe and assess children's progress, keeping accurate records and communicating findings to parents and colleagues. - Foster positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues, ensuring a collaborative approach to each child's development. - Prioritize children's health, safety, and wellbeing, adhering to all regulatory and organizational policies. - Support the implementation of the Early Years Curriculum Framework (Aistear) and the SÃolta Quality Framework. - Engage in continuous professional development to stay updated with best practices in early childhood education. - Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, when necessary, to support children with additional needs. Requirements - Hold a minimum qualification of Level 5 in Childcare or equivalent (Level 6 or higher preferred). - Experience working in an early years setting is desirable. - Strong knowledge of child development and early childhood education principles. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. - A passion for working with children and a commitment to their holistic development.