Early Years Educator

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

• 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

• 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