Job Details: Dublin 7 School Completion Programme: Doodle Den Facilitator Posts (Part-Time & Relief)


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Dublin 7 School Completion Programme: Doodle Den Facilitator Posts (Part-Time & Relief)
_CHILDREN?S LITERACY PROGRAMME_

DOODLE DEN FACILITATOR POSTS- PART-TIME AND RELIEF

YOUTH/COMMUNITY OR PRIMARY/MONTESSORI TEACHER- PART-TIME

YOUTH WORKER/COMMUNITY WORKER FACILITATOR - RELIEF

PRIMARY SCHOOL/MONTESSORI TEACHER FACILITATOR ? RELIEF

The Dublin 7 School Completion Programme is seeking to recruit
Community/Youth Workers/Montessori Teachers/Primary School Teachers to
make up a relief panel for an exciting literacy programme for Senior
Infants in the Dublin 7 area. Doodle Den is an after-school programme
that aims to improve children?s overall literacy skills. The
programme is run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for 1.5 hours
between the hours of 1.**Apply on the website**pm and 4 pm.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: FACILITATOR FOR DOODLE DEN

RESPONSIBLE TO: DOODLE DEN COORDINATOR

HOURLY RATE: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** EURO
PER HOUR

JOB PURPOSE: FACILITATOR PART-TIME

To facilitate Doodle Den for Senior Infant children in a manner that
is responsive to the needs of children and families, following the
Doodle Den Manual.

JOB PURPOSE: RELIEF

To provide relief cover to facilitate Doodle Den, an evidence-based
after school literacy programme for Senior Infant children on an as
needed basis. From time to time vacancies may arise which may be
filled from the panel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DOODLE DEN FACILITATORS

_CHILD CONTACT:_

* Co-facilitating sessions of the literacy programme and ensuring
fidelity of service delivery to the Doodle Den Manual
* Organising the learning environment and materials as per the
manual
* Ensuring the provision of one healthy snack daily
* To follow up non-attendance of participants and identify any
supports required for participants to attend
* Working with children according to best practice in a
child-centered way
* Being vigilant in monitoring and responding to incidents of
non-accidental injury, suspected child abuse, or developmental delay
in line 'Children First', the National Child Protection Guidelines
* Liaising with, and making referrals to, other agencies and groups
* Attending supervision and team meetings

_FAMILY CONTACT:_

* Planning and implementing family sessions.
* Co-facilitating the parent component of the programme, which is
comprised of at least six sessions with a maximum of **Apply on the
website** sessions over the programme year to facilitate all parents
to attend.
* Contacting parents and engaging with parents in order to achieve
the aims of the service, including follow-up with non-attendees.

_PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:_

* Actively participating in communities of Practice for Doodle Den
* Complete weekly planning and reflective tools
* Complete appropriate records re: attendance, referrals, assessment
etc.
* Adhere to finance procedures
* Any other duties as requested.
* PART-TIME: The post is for a sessional position, 7 hours per week,
an additional **Apply on the website**.5 hours per year to facilitate
parent and family sessions and attendance at communities of practice
meetings will also be required.
* RELIEF: The post is on an as needed basis, to provide cover or
extra assistance to the Doodle Den facilitators. Maximum of 7 hours
per week plus occasional extra hours as above. No minimum hours.
* THIS JOB DESCRIPTION WILL BE REVIEWED FROM TIME TO TIME IN LINE
WITH THE NEEDS OF THE WORK.

COMMUNITY/YOUTH WORKER QUALIFICATIONS:

* To have a Third Level qualification in SOCIAL CARE/YOUTH WORK or in
exceptional circumstances a FETAC Level 6 in a relevant area OR a
Third Level qualification in Early Years

EXPERIENCE:

* A minimum of three years? experience of working with children and
families in group work /family support settings.
* Knowledge of child development.
* Experience of establishing contacts and networking with other
agencies and groups.
* Ability to keep records and appropriate documentation.
* Ability to communicate clearly and work closely with an
interdisciplinary team.
* Experience engaging with parents.
* Experience working with children aged **Apply on the website**

-------------------------

TEACHER FACILITATOR

QUALIFICATIONS:

* PRIMARY SCHOOL OR MONTESSORI TEACHING Qualification

EXPERIENCE:

* A minimum of three years? experience of working with children and
families in education.
* Experience in teaching senior infant classes preferred.
* Experience of establishing contacts and networking with other
agencies and groups.
* Ability to keep records and appropriate documentation.
* Ability to communicate clearly and work closely with an
interdisciplinary team.
* An interest in literacy as demonstrated by being a member of
literacy organisation or by having attended training/course outside of
in-service training related to literacy is also preferred.

ATTRIBUTES:

* Initiative, flexibility, ability to work cooperatively and to be a
self-starter. Commitment to evidence-based practice and openness to
new ways of working.
* Competency in ?soft skills? including the ability to provide
an open and welcoming environment to marginalised students and their
families
* Strong communication skills

-------------------------

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY, 4TH SEPTEMBER. SHORT
LISTING MAY APPLY. Short listed candidates will be contacted for
interview, date TBC. The successful candidate(s) will be appointed
subject to Garda vetting and reference checks.

Application form and cover letter should be sent by email to the
Co-ordinator: **Apply on the website**

Please indicate in your cover letter wether you are applying for part
time or relief.

For questions or informal inquires you may contact Martha Matthews,
**Apply on the website** or at the email above.
_CHILDREN?S LITERACY PROGRAMME_

DOODLE DEN FACILITATOR POSTS- PART-TIME AND RELIEF

YOUTH/COMMUNITY OR PRIMARY/MONTESSORI TEACHER- PART-TIME

YOUTH WORKER/COMMUNITY WORKER FACILITATOR - RELIEF

PRIMARY SCHOOL/MONTESSORI TEACHER FACILITATOR ? RELIEF

The Dublin 7 School Completion Programme is seeking to recruit
Community/Youth Workers/Montessori Teachers/Primary School Teachers to
make up a relief panel for an exciting literacy programme for Senior
Infants in the Dublin 7 area. Doodle Den is an after-school programme
that aims to improve children?s overall literacy skills. The
programme is run on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for 1.5 hours
between the hours of 1.**Apply on the website**pm and 4 pm.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: FACILITATOR FOR DOODLE DEN

RESPONSIBLE TO: DOODLE DEN COORDINATOR

HOURLY RATE: **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** EURO
PER HOUR

JOB PURPOSE: FACILITATOR PART-TIME

To facilitate Doodle Den for Senior Infant children in a manner that
is responsive to the needs of children and families, following the
Doodle Den Manual.

JOB PURPOSE: RELIEF

To provide relief cover to facilitate Doodle Den, an evidence-based
after school literacy programme for Senior Infant children on an as
needed basis. From time to time vacancies may arise which may be
filled from the panel.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DOODLE DEN FACILITATORS

_CHILD CONTACT:_

* Co-facilitating sessions of the literacy programme and ensuring
fidelity of service delivery to the Doodle Den Manual
* Organising the learning environment and materials as per the
manual
* Ensuring the provision of one healthy snack daily
* To follow up non-attendance of participants and identify any
supports required for participants to attend
* Working with children according to best practice in a
child-centered way
* Being vigilant in monitoring and responding to incidents of
non-accidental injury, suspected child abuse, or developmental delay
in line 'Children First', the National Child Protection Guidelines
* Liaising with, and making referrals to, other agencies and groups
* Attending supervision and team meetings

_FAMILY CONTACT:_

* Planning and implementing family sessions.
* Co-facilitating the parent component of the programme, which is
comprised of at least six sessions with a maximum of **Apply on the
website** sessions over the programme year to facilitate all parents
to attend.
* Contacting parents and engaging with parents in order to achieve
the aims of the service, including follow-up with non-attendees.

_PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:_

* Actively participating in communities of Practice for Doodle Den
* Complete weekly planning and reflective tools
* Complete appropriate records re: attendance, referrals, assessment
etc.
* Adhere to finance procedures
* Any other duties as requested.
* PART-TIME: The post is for a sessional position, 7 hours per week,
an additional **Apply on the website**.5 hours per year to facilitate
parent and family sessions and attendance at communities of practice
meetings will also be required.
* RELIEF: The post is on an as needed basis, to provide cover or
extra assistance to the Doodle Den facilitators. Maximum of 7 hours
per week plus occasional extra hours as above. No minimum hours.
* THIS JOB DESCRIPTION WILL BE REVIEWED FROM TIME TO TIME IN LINE
WITH THE NEEDS OF THE WORK.

COMMUNITY/YOUTH WORKER QUALIFICATIONS:

* To have a Third Level qualification in SOCIAL CARE/YOUTH WORK or in
exceptional circumstances a FETAC Level 6 in a relevant area OR a
Third Level qualification in Early Years

EXPERIENCE:

* A minimum of three years? experience of working with children and
families in group work /family support settings.
* Knowledge of child development.
* Experience of establishing contacts and networking with other
agencies and groups.
* Ability to keep records and appropriate documentation.
* Ability to communicate clearly and work closely with an
interdisciplinary team.
* Experience engaging with parents.
* Experience working with children aged **Apply on the website**

-------------------------

TEACHER FACILITATOR

QUALIFICATIONS:

* PRIMARY SCHOOL OR MONTESSORI TEACHING Qualification

EXPERIENCE:

* A minimum of three years? experience of working with children and
families in education.
* Experience in teaching senior infant classes preferred.
* Experience of establishing contacts and networking with other
agencies and groups.
* Ability to keep records and appropriate documentation.
* Ability to communicate clearly and work closely with an
interdisciplinary team.
* An interest in literacy as demonstrated by being a member of
literacy organisation or by having attended training/course outside of
in-service training related to literacy is also preferred.

ATTRIBUTES:

* Initiative, flexibility, ability to work cooperatively and to be a
self-starter. Commitment to evidence-based practice and openness to
new ways of working.
* Competency in ?soft skills? including the ability to provide
an open and welcoming environment to marginalised students and their
families
* Strong communication skills

-------------------------

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY, 4TH SEPTEMBER. SHORT
LISTING MAY APPLY. Short listed candidates will be contacted for
interview, date TBC. The successful candidate(s) will be appointed
subject to Garda vetting and reference checks.

Application form and cover letter should be sent by email to the
Co-ordinator: **Apply on the website**

Please indicate in your cover letter wether you are applying for part
time or relief.

For questions or informal inquires you may contact Martha Matthews,
**Apply on the website** or at the email above.


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