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Tots & Co is a fun, busy city centre based crèche based on Barrow Street, Dublin 4 in the Grand Canal Dock area of Dublin. We have a fantastic opportunity for the right person to grow professionally through our ongoing training, upskilling, and educational assistance, which is offered in our training agreement. You will be welcomed into a team culture that promotes new ideas and perspectives, giving you autonomy and the freedom to express yourself. Our everyday values are built around Happy Children, Happy Staff & Happy Parents, and we offer a positive work environment where all our staff can learn, develop and avail of opportunities as the business grows. We have a strong team with a friendly and supportive atmosphere, and we would love to hear from you if you have a passion for working with children in your care, you are honest and transparent, and you are interested in joining our team. Responsibilities: Assist and support children from 6 months of age to preschool with their daily routines Support the learning and development of the children in your care Generate new ideas and activities to encourage learning with the children Observe, monitor and record the development of each child Plan and implement weekly curriculum which will enhance the child's natural growth Ensure the safety, security and well being of all children in your care Develop good communication and a good working relationship with parents to ensure the wellbeing of their child Communicate with other staff and managers Use of initiatives and dedicated work Requirements: Minimum FETAC/QQI Level 6 qualification in childcare is essential (or an equivalent recognised by the DCYA) 2 years experience working in childcare is preferred An excellent working knowledge of Aistear & Siolta frameworks will be required Good understanding of the English Language is essential First Aid, Manual Handling Certified would be an advantage Currently residing in Ireland Have the relevant visas & permits to work full-time in Ireland (This does not apply to Irish or EU citizens) Currently resident in Ireland for a quick start Skills: Early years education Childcare qualification Preschool Early years care Child supervision Young people Early Childhood Benefits: Childcare Paid Holidays Clothing Allowance Study Assistance social events

Happy Days Preschool part of Ratoath Community Centre & The Venue Theatre, Co. Meath wishes to recruit an Early Years Manager, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.  Happy Days has proudly won numerous awards for its innovative approach to childcare from mindfulness, zumba to pen-pals with nursing residents.  Our award wining child focused preschool is designed for the development of children where we all work together tapping into our creative side whilst having fun. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated, enthusiastic leader who is driven by the enjoyment and satisfaction gained from caring for children in a fast paced environment.

To provide safe, high quality education and care for the preschool and afterschool children. To lead and manage staff on a day to day basis in the above groups, to develop, market and grow the centres facilities, to manage financial resources and management information and to help develop and implement Réaltóga’s Policies. The Preschool is guided by Síolta (The National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education), Aistear (The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework), the Childcare Act, 1991 (Early Years Service) Regulations 2016 and the Preschool National Quality Standards. The Afterschool is guided by Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) (Registration of School Age Services) Regulations 2018. There are excellent perks available with this role, including :  Access to professional Consultants. Ongoing professional Development Opportunities. 20 Days paid Annual Leave.  Two Grace Days with Full Pay (Christmas Eve and Good Friday) Christmas Voucher No requirement to wear a uniform Service is closed during Christmas and Easter primary School Holidays