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Job description Full time teacher, 40hrs a week In Choice Childcare we believe that learning can only come through fun and play. We offer a comprehensive early years’ service that values the child as being the centre of everything that we do. Having choices in their learning and working in partnership with their teachers, the child builds the core values and tools necessary to be confident and competent learners. They help us build our weekly curriculum plans and their decision making skills help develop our everyday activity plans. We have 4 early years centres in Walkinstown, Saggart, Newcastle and Celbridge so we offer career opportunities to our educators and we recognise, value and support our teams as a matter of priority. Job Description You will need to be passionate about the early years, have a great attitude to and understanding of child development and the importance of play. You will receive a full job Description upon application for the post. If you are looking to be supported, valued and respected as an early years teacher and you feel you work well with a team then we would very much love to hear from you. Requirements ·Minimum Level 5 qualification in Childcare ·Level 7 or 8 is advantageous ·First Aid trained, training provided -fire safety training, training provided -Children first certificate -Haccp certificate, training provided Have a good understanding of the preschool regulations, Aistear curriculum and Siolta framework. Key Duties & Responsibilities ·Manage, the day to day running’s of your designated room/work space, from managing curriculum plans, to following up on observations, maybe occasionally, filling in, HSE reports, for children with additional needs, amongst other Covid-19 policies now in place, cleaning procedures etc. Skills: Supporting Teachers, Behaviour Management, Learning support, be great at getting down and messy with your play Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Work remotely No Job Type: Full-time Salary: €28,000.00-€29,000.00 per year COVID-19 considerations: yes we are adhering fully to covid policies and procedures

2 Montessori Teachers are required. 

Deadline Extended to 5p.m. on Wednesday 20 July 2022 The Board of Management of Kinvara Community Children's Service are seeking a dynamic, creative and engaging individual who enjoys working with children aged 3 months up to 12 years for the Childcare Service in Kinvara to lead this long established service. As a Childcare Manager you will be responsible for developing, managing and evaluating the childcare setting for the children that use the service ensuring that it supports and enhances the children’s development, social-emotional learning and academics. KCCS has always had play at its centre. Our ethos strives to encourage children to engage in freely chosen self-directed play, with independence and resilience being strongly promoted by staff. The adult’s role is seen as observer – one who strives to recognize the individuality of each child, regardless of their capabilities and who encourages each child to reach their full potential, by providing a rich environment for them to explore. We provide affordable and flexible quality childcare with a strong emphasis on inclusion and partnership with parents and the local community. This manager role has full responsibility and accountability for the maintenance of good practice standards in the management and delivery of a high quality early years and afterschool service. The Manager will be responsible for the efficient financial management and operations of the service. Closing date for applications is 5p.m. on Wednesday 20 July 2022 Interviews will take place on Saturday 23 July 2022 for shortlisted candidates. Please note, this date is subject to change by the Board of Management and/or the interview board. Interested candidates should send a current CV, letter of application, details of 2 references and copy of qualifications either by post or email to the following: Childcare Manager, Board of Management, c/o Secretary Board of Management, Kinvara Community Children's Service, Glebe Road, Kinvara, Co. Galway or kccsbom@gmail.com

The Early Years Director will report to the Board of Management. Duties include:  Overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Centre. Organisation of a safe and stimulating environment for the children attending the Centre. Ensuring adherence to all health and safety requirements. To act as positive role model and provide leadership to staff in relation to all aspects of early education practice, and to ensure they can effectively fulfil their roles within the centre. Planning and implementation of all educational programmes and ensuring best practice in line with the national curriculum Aistear and Siolta the early years quality framework. To ensure that all practice is child centered and responsive to the needs of children. To have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of equality issues and the different customs, cultures, and family structures to ensure that equality and diversity is recognized and celebrated throughout the curriculum. To ensure an effective communication system with parents/guardians is maintained and to carry out induction meetings with parents. Act as the Designated Liaison person as per Children First legislation. Ensuring Children First legislation is implemented and adhered to and that all staff have undergone and updated the appropriate training Development and maintenance of all documentation for Tusla, statutory requirements of the service, Pobal requirements, employment requirements. To comply with all the relevant legislation, regulations, and all preschool inspections. Supervision and support to all the centre’s staff. Supervising all work carried out in the centre. Reading staff records of the children, arranging children’s reviews and where necessary requesting additional special reports from the staff. Convening regular staff meetings. Conducting regular staff reviews. Attending meetings concerning the children in the centre, e.g., case conferences, reviews, meitheals etc. Organizing and planning Selection Committee meetings. Arranging starting dates and assigning children to suitable groups. Contacting referring workers and or members of the community care team or other agencies when necessary. Acting as health and safety officer and ensuring all health and safety procedures are observed and a risk management system is in place. Inviting and encouraging parents to participate in the work of the centre and to contribute to the ongoing development of the service. Recognizing parents as the primary educators of their children. Organisation for individual and group meetings with parents. Organising and ordering of food, cleaning materials and replacement of school equipment. Overseeing the work of the cook and planning menus, which are nutritious and economical. Ensuring that the kitchen adheres to all the necessary regulations of public health. Overall maintenance of the premises. Liaising with all outside agencies. Making connections with other local community groups to ensure best practice.  Building connections with all the local primary schools to assist children make a good transition to primary education. The manager will report/liaise as appropriate with County Childcare Committee, DCEDIT, national voluntary organizations and other external agencies. The Manager will report/liaise with the range of services provided by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency which has responsibility for the following range of services: Child Welfare and Protection Services, including family support services. Early Years (pre-school) Inspection Services Educational Welfare responsibilities including School completion programmes and Home School Liaison Domestic, sexual and gender-based violence services Services related to the psychological welfare of children Alternative Care and Adoption Keeping of all centre accounts. The centre uses accounting software such as QuickBooks.  A good working knowledge of the various Pobal funding streams e.g., ECCE schemes, NCS and AIM. Anticipating and monitoring spending for the centre. Creating financial budgets and ensuring the centre remains within budget and is financially viable.  Operate the company within the given budget and liaise with the accountants as appropriate. Ensure parent fees are paid and implement credit control procedures for non-payment of fees. Recording of all centre’s business and preparation of Managers report, financial report, and budget plan to the board of Management. Attending meetings of the Board of Management. Responsibility for the evaluation and development of the service to ensure it is meeting and anticipating the needs and aims of the centre. Carrying out an annual review of the service, which includes children’s and parents’ views. Ensuring that staff continually update their skills and add to their knowledge by ensuring appropriate CPD training is organized and availed of. Assist in the formation, review and updating of centre’s policies and procedures and to ensure the implementation of same. Carrying out any other work deemed appropriate within the context of the service. Bonnybrook Early Education Centre CLG reserves the right to review this job description in line with regulatory/ sectoral changes in Early Years sector. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder.  It is intended to be neither definitive or restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Terms and conditions of employment Tenure Full time contract Remuneration Director/Manager scale: 42,658 - 44,078 – 45,496 – 46,915 – 48,334 – 49,978 – LSI (1) after 3 years on max, 51,617 LSI Working week. 35-hour week Annual Leave 10 weeks- The holiday year runs from 1st September and generally follows the school year. Probation The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 12 months. Protection of Persons reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 and Children First 2011 Garda Vetting: the successful candidate must comply with Garda Vetting as per the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act Vetting disclosures from the National Vetting Bureau of the Garda Siochana in accordance with the Act of 20212 Job Description. The Early Years Director will report to the Board of Management. Duties include: • Overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Centre. • Organisation of a safe and stimulating environment for the children attending the Centre. Ensuring adherence to all health and safety requirements. • To act as positive role model and provide leadership to staff in relation to all aspects of early education practice, and to ensure they can effectively fulfil their roles within the centre. • Planning and implementation of all educational programmes and ensuring best practice in line with the national curriculum Aistear and Siolta the early years quality framework. • To ensure that all practice is child centered and responsive to the needs of children. • To have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of equality issues and the different customs, cultures, and family structures to ensure that equality and diversity is recognized and celebrated throughout the curriculum. • To ensure an effective communication system with parents/guardians is maintained and to carry out induction meetings with parents. • Act as the Designated Liaison person as per Children First legislation. • Ensuring Children First legislation is implemented and adhered to and that all staff have undergone and updated the appropriate training • Development and maintenance of all documentation for Tusla, statutory requirements of the service, Pobal requirements, employment requirements. • To comply with all the relevant legislation, regulations, and all preschool inspections. • Supervision and support to all the centre’s staff. • Supervising all work carried out in the centre. • Reading staff records of the children, arranging children’s reviews and where necessary requesting additional special reports from the staff. • Convening regular staff meetings. • Conducting regular staff reviews. • Attending meetings concerning the children in the centre, e.g., case conferences, reviews, meitheals etc. • Organizing and planning Selection Committee meetings. • Arranging starting dates and assigning children to suitable groups. • Contacting referring workers and or members of the community care team or other agencies when necessary. • Acting as health and safety officer and ensuring all health and safety procedures are observed and a risk management system is in place. • Inviting and encouraging parents to participate in the work of the centre and to contribute to the ongoing development of the service. Recognizing parents as the primary educators of their children. • Organisation for individual and group meetings with parents. • Organising and ordering of food, cleaning materials and replacement of school equipment. • Overseeing the work of the cook and planning menus, which are nutritious and economical. Ensuring that the kitchen adheres to all the necessary regulations of public health. • Overall maintenance of the premises. • Liaising with all outside agencies. Making connections with other local community groups to ensure best practice. Building connections with all the local primary schools to assist children make a good transition to primary education. • The manager will report/liaise as appropriate with County Childcare Committee, DCEDIT, national voluntary organizations and other external agencies. • The Manager will report/liaise with the range of services provided by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency which has responsibility for the following range of services: o Child Welfare and Protection Services, including family support services. o Early Years (pre-school) Inspection Services o Educational Welfare responsibilities including School completion programmes and Home School Liaison o Domestic, sexual and gender-based violence services o Services related to the psychological welfare of children o Alternative Care and Adoption • Keeping of all centre accounts. The centre uses accounting software such as QuickBooks. A good working knowledge of the various Pobal funding streams e.g., ECCE schemes, NCS and AIM. • Anticipating and monitoring spending for the centre. Creating financial budgets and ensuring the centre remains within budget and is financially viable. Operate the company within the given budget and liaise with the accountants as appropriate. Ensure parent fees are paid and implement credit control procedures for non-payment of fees. • Recording of all centre’s business and preparation of Managers report, financial report, and budget plan to the board of Management. • Attending meetings of the Board of Management. • Responsibility for the evaluation and development of the service to ensure it is meeting and anticipating the needs and aims of the centre. • Carrying out an annual review of the service, which includes children’s and parents’ views. • Ensuring that staff continually update their skills and add to their knowledge by ensuring appropriate CPD training is organized and availed of. • Assist in the formation, review and updating of centre’s policies and procedures and to ensure the implementation of same. • Carrying out any other work deemed appropriate within the context of the service. Bonnybrook Early Education Centre CLG reserves the right to review this job description in line with regulatory/ sectoral changes in Early Years sector. This job description is a guide to the general range of duties assigned to the post holder. It is intended to be neither definitive or restrictive and is subject to periodic review with the employee concerned. Terms and conditions of employment Tenure Full time contract Remuneration Director/Manager scale: 42,658 - 44,078 – 45,496 – 46,915 – 48,334 – 49,978 – LSI (1) after 3 years on max, 51,617 LSI Working week. 35-hour week. Annual Leave 10 weeks- The holiday year runs from 1st September and generally follows the school year. Probation The appointment will be subject to a probationary period of 12 months. Protection of Persons reporting Child Abuse Act 1998 and Children First 2011 Garda Vetting: the successful candidate must comply with Garda Vetting as per the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Act Vetting disclosures from the National Vetting Bureau of the Garda Siochana in accordance with the Act of 20212      

To ensure the efficient day to day running of creche in line with child protection & Tusla guidelines. The manager would be responsible to establish & maintain a standard of care in accordance with best practice. Coordinate & management of staffing establishing & maintaining standards. To ensure the building is in excellent condition at all times