Childcare Practitioner
full-time•County Wicklow
About this role
Role Overview
We are currently seeking experienced Early Years Educators to join our fantastic teams across Ireland. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work with children of all ages from babies to pre and after school children.Benefits:
- Assistance with Accommodation
- We celebrate our staff with "Love Your Team Week" every year, where we recognise the amazing work our team does.
- More than 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Closed for the Christmas Week
- We celebrate various international days throughout the year (Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter) with gifts for staff.
- Birthdays and Anniversaries Celebrations
- Internal Training
- Sick Pay
- Uniform Provided
- Access to discounted health insurance
- Employee and team of the quarter award
- Regular performance reviews
- Social Events
- Free Parking
- Employee Assistance programme
- Educational Assistance programme
- Employee referral Bonus €500 for person referring candidate and €250 for person referred
Role Responsibilities
The Role:- To ensure the provision of a quality service to children and parents
- To work as part of a team and liaise with other team members & team leaders
- To come up with new ideas and activities to encourage learning with the children
- To liaise with parents/guardians of the children and keep them informed of their children’s day
- To report all areas of concern to the team leader/manager
- To participate in themed days within the crèche when needed
- To co-operate with TUSLA Early Years Inspectors
Working hours: Full time position: 40 hours per week - Crèche opening hours are from 7.30am to 6.30pm, shifts are up to 8 hours in duration and will be confirmed by Management.
Required Qualifications
- All applicants must have minimum QQI / FETAC Level 5. All other qualifications must be recognised by the DCYA.
- All applicants must be eligible to work full time in Ireland.
- We are eager to find a candidate with a genuine passion towards Early Years. The perfect candidate would be hardworking, ambitious, creative and a real team player
- Additional experience and qualifications are highly desirable. Garda Vetting (and international police clearance if having lived outside of Ireland for more than 6 months) will also be required.
Please note, applications will only be accepted for those who hold a Degree/Qualification in Childcare or related Discipline
Other facts
Tech stack
Early Years Education,Teamwork,Communication,Creativity,Child Development,Activity Planning,Parent Liaison,Quality Service Provision,Garda Vetting,Childcare,Problem Solving,Collaboration,Training,Performance Review,Social Skills,Cultural Awareness
About Park Academy Childcare
Park Academy Childcare is a pioneering early years education provider based in South Dublin and North Wicklow.
We established Ireland’s first ever purpose-built creche almost thirty years ago. Since then, our childcare has won awards and set standards for international best practice.
We are passionate about helping children discover their innate talents and abilities. Our child-led, play-based emergent learning approach to education ensures children leave for primary school with self-belief, independence and a lifelong love of learning.
Team size: 201-500 employees
Website: https://www.parkchildcare.ie/
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Child Day Care Services
Founding Year: 1995
What you'll do
- The role involves providing quality service to children and parents, working as part of a team, and developing new activities to encourage learning. Additionally, the practitioner will communicate with parents and report concerns to management.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Childcare Practitioner do at Park Academy Childcare?
As a Childcare Practitioner at Park Academy Childcare, you will: the role involves providing quality service to children and parents, working as part of a team, and developing new activities to encourage learning. Additionally, the practitioner will communicate with parents and report concerns to management..
Why join Park Academy Childcare as a Childcare Practitioner?
Park Academy Childcare is a leading Child Day Care Services company.
Is the Childcare Practitioner position at Park Academy Childcare remote?
The Childcare Practitioner position at Park Academy Childcare is based in County Wicklow, The Municipal District of Bray, Ireland. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the Childcare Practitioner position at Park Academy Childcare?
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