Early Years Practitioner - Carraig Liath
Respond Housing Association
- Midleton, Co Cork
- €13.10 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- A minimum of FETAC Level 5 in Early Years Education
- Strong understanding and experience in Early Childhood Education and working with parents/carers