EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER (MATERNITY COVER ? JUNE **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**? DECEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**(FULL-TIME)
Doras Bui is a community resource centre and early years setting for
lone parent families living in the greater Coolock area in situations
of disadvantage and exclusion. The role of the early years worker is
to ensure the care and well-being of all children in his/her care
through the provision of a stimulating and varied programme of play
and activities using the High/Scope Early Years curriculum. While each
member of staff has a specific job description and responsibilities,
they are expected to work as part of a team.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Working with other team members to prepare the environment before
children arrive and ensure it is ready for use when leaving;
* Planning the Daily Routine in conjunction with other staff;
* Advising the Senior Childcare Worker of any matter requiring
attention, either relating to a child or to the day to day running of
the Programme;
* Being vigilant around health & safety and risk assessment
* Taking part in special events, outings and visits
* Participating in staff meetings and planning for the smooth
running and development of the Early Years? service
* Adhering to the Doras Bui?s & Early Years policies and
procedures at all times
* Developing relationships with parents based on mutual respect;
* Contribute proactively within the Early Years team for the
development of the organisation and fully collaborate with all other
members of the team and all staff members within Doras Bui
* Maintain an openness to feedback on one?s own performance and a
commitment to implementing agreed performance/behavioural changes
* Behave always in ones dealing with colleagues and customers to the
highest ethical standards insuring that one treats all those with whom
they meet with full dignity and respect
* Perform any other duties that are assigned to you by Management
and for which you have been provided with reasonable knowledge and
training in respect of such responsibilities
* Participate in specific training relevant to the position
APPLICATIONS FOR BOTH POSTS MUST HAVE;
* FETAC Level 5 in Early years? education and care.
* 2 years? experience working in a similar setting
* Ability to engage and build positive relationships with children,
parents and staff
* Experience or training in the High/scope curriculum and a good
knowledge of Aistear and Siolta are desirable.
* Honest and reliable
* The ability to maintain a professional approach and observe
confidentiality at all times.
* Be empathetic and flexible
To apply please send you Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter to
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Closing date for receipt of application is Wednesday **Apply on the
website**th May **Apply on the website**
Shortlisting of applications shall apply
Gardai clearance is necessary for this post
Annual leave **Apply on the website** days pro rata
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
