Early Years Practitioner - Carraig Liath

Respond Housing Association

Midleton, Co Cork
€13.10 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Job Description:Location: Respond EY Service, Carraig Liath, Midleton, CorkReporting to: Early Years Childcare ManagerTerms: Monday-Friday - 39 hrsHourly rate: €13.10 per hourStaff benefits:

Annual leave of 23 days plus additional company days
Further education and training assistance
Sick pay
Employee assistance programme
Employee Purchasing Schemes
100% Attendance Bonus Holidays

Job Purpose:To act as a positive role model and be responsible for delivering and implementing a high-quality play-based curriculum under the guidance of the national quality frameworks Aistear and Síolta both indoors and outdoors. To, guide, observe, stimulate and supervise children in a safe and caring environment as part of the childcare team.Core Duties & Responsibilities:

To promote and adhere to the services ethos and mission of Respond Support
To follow the policies and procedure of the service at all times.
To conduct observation and learning stories for all children.
To organise materials and resources to ensure that they reflect the children’s emerging interests and abilities.
To implement a play-based curriculum that encourages independence and fosters the growth of self-esteem within all children.
To support children’s emotional, social and cognitive development.
To assist in providing healthy snacks, which meet the growing needs of children and reflects variation in culture or dietary needs.
To develop and support parental involvement strategies that enhance children’s learning experiences
To ensure that the welfare of children is paramount in accordance with Children First; National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children.
Promote the services in the local community and wider area to assist and support the quality and sustainability of the service.
To perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be required from time to time

Person Specification:

Commitment to high-quality early education
The ability to work in collaboration with a dedicated team
Highly motivated to work on own initiative
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A professional and enthusiastic disposition
Flexible and adaptable
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development
Garda Vetting will be required as part of the recruitment process on an ongoing basis.

Qualification & Experience

A minimum of FETAC Level 5 in Early Years Education
Strong understanding and experience in Early Childhood Education and working with parents/carers

Respond is committed to equal employment and growing a diverse workforce. If you do not “tick every box” there are likely other valuable attributes and skills that you have, that would make you a great fit for the organisation. We welcome applications from people of all cultures, nationalities, genders and from anyone who has historically faced social exclusion. If you feel this role is for you, then please apply.

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