DOODLE DEN FACILITATOR POSTS - PART-TIME AND RELIEF PRIMARY /
MONTESSORI TEACHER OR YOUTH / COMMUNITY / EARLY YEARS OR SOCIAL CARE
WORKER PART-TIME
The Dublin 7 School Completion Programme is seeking to recruit
/Primary School Teachers or someone with a background in Community /
Youth Worker / Montessori / Early Years/Social Care to fill a part
time (7 hours per week) position 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 3.**APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE** PM.
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: Facilitator for Doodle Den
RESPONSIBLE TO: Doodle Den Coordinator
HOURLY RATE: *. * euro
per hour
JOB PURPOSE: Facilitator Part-time
To facilitate Doodle Den 3 afternoons per week for Senior Infant
children in a manner that is responsive to the needs of children and
families, following the Doodle Den Manual.
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 with _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 *.5 hours per year to facilitate
parent and family sessions and attendance at communities of practice
meetings will also be required
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION WILL BE REVIEWED AND MAY BE AMENDED ACCORDING TO
THE NEEDS OF THE PROGRAMME.
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.
COMMUNITY WORKER QUALIFICATIONS
THIRD LEVEL QUALIFICATION IN EARLY YEARS, SOCIAL CARE OR
YOUTH/COMMUINTY WORK OR IN EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES A FETAC LEVEL 6
IN A RELEVANT AREA
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 *
THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS THURSDAY, **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**ST AUGUST. SHORTLISTING MAY APPLY. INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE
FRIDAY, 2ND SEPTEMBER, OR MAY BE OFFERED EARLIER ON A ROLLING BASIS.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. The successful
candidate(s) will be appointed subject to Garda vetting and reference
checks. APPOINTEES MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR TRAINING ON 2ND SEPTEMBER IN
CDI TALLAGHT.
For more information on the Doodle Den programme, please see:
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
