EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALIST
(FULL-TIME, PERMANENT)
EARLY CHILDHOOD IRELAND is the leading membership organisation in the
early years sector, focused on our compelling vision of putting the
child at the centre of our work.
Early Childhood Ireland has a strong track record which spans over
five decades, and we now wish to appoint an Early Childhood Specialist
(full-time, permanent).
OUR VISION
Every young child is thriving and learning in high-quality early
learning and care and school-age childcare settings.
OUR MISSION
Supporting and empowering members to provide the highest quality Early
Learning and Care and School Age Childcare services for children and
their families in centres.
OUR ETHOS AND VALUES
We have always believed that early childhood is a critical period for
the nurturing of each individual child?s curiosity, resilience,
creativity, confidence and potential. We also believe that play is a
right and is a key learning pathway in the lives of children. We are a
professional and innovative membership organisation that works
collaboratively with the relevant government departments, agencies and
academic institutions to champion our vision and realise our mission.
EARLY CHILDHOOD IRELAND wishes to appoint an:
EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIALIST (FULL-TIME, PERMANENT CONTRACT) _WITH
SPECIALISM IN OUTDOOR PLAY, NATURE PLAY._
REPORTING TO: Research and Professional Learning Manager
EMPLOYER: Early Childhood Ireland
LOCATION: This post can be offered on a remote working basis for the
duration, with some attendance at the offices of Early Childhood
Ireland once public health guidance allows this. Early Childhood
Ireland's offices are in Tallaght, Dublin **Apply on the website** and
this may be subject to change.
WORKING HOURS: Full-time, **Apply on the website** hours per week. At
times, flexibility will be required as being member-focused can mean
working outside normal office hours, with occasional travel.
SALARY AND CONDITIONS: ?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**,**APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** - ?**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**,**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**;
POINT ON RANGE DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE.
There is a holiday entitlement of **Apply on the website** days,
rising to **Apply on the website** days after two years? service and
an additional day each year afterwards until the maximum entitlement
of **Apply on the website** days is reached.
Other benefits include 6% pension contribution; Bike to Work Scheme,
Taxsaver Commuter Ticket Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme,
Hospital Saturday Fund, two privilege days, flexitime, death in
service, paid maternity, parental and parents? leave after two full
years? service.
CONTRACT DURATION: This is a permanent contract, subject to funding,
with a six-month probation period.
JOB PURPOSE:
Early Childhood Ireland is seeking an experienced early childhood
education and care professional to support quality and innovation in
practice, pedagogy and service development in Ireland by empowering
and facilitating our members and providers and educators to be
learners and to translate their learning experiences into changes that
benefit children.
The Early Childhood Specialist will engage in research enquiry with
members, mentoring them through the research and subsequent changes in
practice and service provision. S/he will generate, develop, and
deliver professional learning opportunities to our members, with a
particular focus on creating high-quality outdoor play environments
for babies and young children in Early Learning and Care settings.
This is a unique and varied role for the right candidate, with ongoing
opportunities for professional development and advancement.
_PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED BELOW._
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and a letter of application
for the attention of Rita Dolan by email only to **Apply on the
website** BY 5PM ON **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** MAY **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE**. Please put ?Early Childhood Specialist Post? in the
email subject line. The CV should be no more than three pages long.
Late applications will not be accepted.
_Early Childhood Ireland does not require the assistance of
third-party recruiters at this time._
Shortlisting of candidates will apply and will be on the basis of the
Job Description and Person Specification. Candidates may be asked for
further information or to undertake other tasks to assist in the
assessment process. Interviews will be held during the week beginning
**Apply on the website** May, **Apply on the website**.
_EARLY CHILDHOOD IRELAND STRIVES TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
EMPLOYER._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
