Childcare Practitioner
Park Academy Childcare
Co Wicklow, Wicklow
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Co Wicklow, Wicklow
POSTED
30+ days ago
We are currently seeking experienced Early Years Educators to join our fantastic teams across Ireland.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work with children of all ages from babies to pre and after school children.
Benefits:
- Assistance with Accommodation
- We celebrate our staff with "Love Your Team Week" every year, where we recognise the amazing work our team does.
- More than 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Closed for the Christmas Week
- We celebrate various international days throughout the year (Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter) with gifts for staff.
- Birthdays and Anniversaries Celebrations
- Internal Training
- Sick Pay
- Uniform Provided
- Access to discounted health insurance
- Employee and team of the quarter award
- Regular performance reviews
- Social Events
- Free Parking
- Employee Assistance programme
- Educational Assistance programme
- Employee referral Bonus €500 for person referring candidate and €250 for person referred
The Role:
- To ensure the provision of a quality service to children and parents
- To work as part of a team and liaise with other team members & team leaders
- To come up with new ideas and activities to encourage learning with the children
- To liaise with parents/guardians of the children and keep them informed of their children’s day
- To report all areas of concern to the team leader/manager
- To participate in themed days within the crèche when needed
- To co-operate with TUSLA Early Years Inspectors
Working hours:
Full time position: 40 hours per week - Crèche opening hours are from 7.30am to 6.30pm, shifts are up to 8 hours in duration and will be confirmed by Management.
Required Qualifications:
- All applicants must have minimum QQI / FETAC Level 5. All other qualifications must be recognised by the DCYA.
- All applicants must be eligible to work full time in Ireland.
- We are eager to find a candidate with a genuine passion towards Early Years. The perfect candidate would be hardworking, ambitious, creative and a real team player
- Additional experience and qualifications are highly desirable. Garda Vetting (and international police clearance if having lived outside of Ireland for more than 6 months) will also be required.
**Please note, applications will only be accepted for those who hold a Degree/Qualification in Childcare or related Discipline**
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