SHORT-TERM LIMITED CONTRACT 2 SEPTEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** TO
**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** JUNE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
EMPLOYER: Honeybears Community Childcare, Quarryvale Family Resource
Centre.
POST: Early Years Educator.
RESPONSIBLE TO: The Centre Manager; the Room Leader is the daily
supervisor.
HOURS: * hours/week; 8. *
a.m. – *. * a.m. Monday
to Friday.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To work with the Voluntary Board of Directors, Centre Manager, Room
Leader and other staff to achieve the aims and objective of the
Centre. To work in and contribute to the continuation and development
of Honeybears Community Childcare. This post is funded by Department
of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth.
QUARRYVALE FRC
Quarryvale FRC is based in North Clondalkin near Liffey Valley
Shopping Centre. Our catchment area is Dublin Mid-West. The Centre
opened in * and supports and activities are
developing on an on-going basis. Quarryvale FRC is part of the
national Family and Community Services Resource Centre Programme
funded by Tusla, Ireland’s largest community-based family support
programme.
Our activities and supports include family supports, adult education,
therapeutic services, a food bank, a pre-school, life-skills
programmes, social activities, suicide prevention programmes, problem
gambling prevention programmes, a community garden, information and
advocacy, and mental and physical well-being programmes.
HONEYBEARS
Our community childcare service, Honeybears, is a one-room service
which has * children aged from the age of two
in each session. We have three Early Years Educators and one Room
Leader. This post is funded through AIM and will enable us to
integrate children with additional needs in the life of the service.
Our sessions are mixed with about half the children aged two and half
the children on the ECCE-programme. We are open the year around.
Honeybears operates a play-based, child-led curriculum and we follow
Aistear and Siolta.
DUTIES
* To be responsible for the safety and well-being of the children in
the service.
* To provide a safe, secure and homely environment for the children.
* To assist with the implementation of procedures to ensure good
standards of practice and hygiene, and that all activities and
equipment are suitable and safe.
* With the Room Leader liaise with parents on any issues or concerns
they may have and actively encourage their input and participation in
the programme.
* To be responsible, in conjunction with the Room Leader, for the
supervision of students on placement.
* To attend and participate in any meetings and training as
required.
* To bring to the attention of the Room Leader any possible hazards
and/or risks within the service.
* To maintain up-to-date administrative systems, records and
Accident Report Book in compliance with the Childcare Act.
* To have good knowledge of Fire & Safety and First Aid procedures
within the childcare.
* To promote the childcare service and the Centre by presenting a
good professional image to parents and visitors.
* In consultation with the Room Leader, to design, implement,
monitor and document a stimulating programme which will enhance the
children’s natural growth and development, and to highlight and
report any concerns to them.
* Where appropriate, assist in the development of the childcare
service as a community business.
* Any other duties as assigned by the Room Leader, Centre Manager,
or Voluntary Board of Directors.
* To participate in the general work of Quarryvale FRC.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Relevant qualifications; minimum Level 6 in Childcare or
equivalent.
* Minimum three years’ relevant experience.
* Genuine interest in supporting children’s growth and
development.
* Good communication skills with children, parents/carers, and
colleagues.
* Enjoys working as part of a team.
* Reliable, responsible and good at time-keeping.
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
* This is a fixed term contract from 2 September **Apply on the
website** to * June *.
* There is a probationary period of three months which can be
extended.
* Salary is € *, * pro
rata.
* Annual leave allowance is * days per
calendar year pro rata, with leave to be taken when ECCE-children are
not in attendance, i.e. during school holidays.
* This post is based in Shancastle Avenue in Quarryvale, North
Clondalkin.
TO APPLY
* Please email your CV and a covering letter to Karin Jonsson at
*
* Deadline for applications is Friday 2nd of August 5 p.m.
* Interviews will take place towards the end of the week of the 5th
of August or the week of the *th of August.
* Shortlisting will apply.
_Quarryvale FRC is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate against individuals based on gender, age, race, colour,
nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, marital status,
family status, sexual orientation, disability, or membership of the
Traveling community._
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Type: Permanent
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