Jobs - Wicklow County Childcare Committee

WCCC now provide a Jobs Board service for all early years and school age childcare services in our county.

We can advertise your vacancies on our Facebook page and here on our website.

If you would like us to advertise your vacancies please contact us at 0404 64455 or send your advert to info@wccc.ie

Pre-school Teacher and Early Years Educator

We are looking for a fun, caring and passionate Pre-school Teacher and Early Years Educator to join our fantastic team in Rathnew.

Candidates must be qualified with a minimum of level 5 in Childcare and have a genuine interest in working with children in their early years.

If you would like to be part of a wonderful and dedicated team in a forever growing company where there is a lot of room for growth, then this may be the position for you

Both positions will be full time.

Duties and responsibilities will be discussed at the interview stage. Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter to laurapierce.ros@gmail.com

We can’t wait to hear from you!

19/12/2022

Early Years Educator

Cosy Kids Creche are looking for an Early Years Educator to join our team

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and kind Educator to work with our small team in our creche in Kilpedder.

Minimum requirements

Minimum QQI / Fetac level 5/6.
Must be self-motivated and passionate about early years learning and development.
Knowledge of Aistear and Siolta and able to observe, plan implement a suitable curriculum.
Must be reliable, trustworthy and flexible.

Hours of Work

Full Time (40 hrs) and Part Time roles available.

Additional Information

Open-minded management.

Salary dependent on qualification and experience.

Please email your CV to eilish.cosykids@gmail.com

19/12/2022

Afterschool Assistant

Little Poppets are recruiting an afterschool assistant to join our team.

This position would involve helping the children with homework, providing meals and having plenty of fun with the children.

3 afternoons per week, to start immediately.

Qualification not necessary but preferred.

Please email your CV to littlepoppetscreche@gmail.com

19/12/2022

AIM Support Childcare Teacher

Enniskerry Montessori School require an “AIM Support Childcare Teacher”.

The position is a support role within our Montessori classroom, providing guidance, support and assistance to the child in question or to the classroom when needed.

The contract is 15 hours per week, term time and will run until the end of June 2023, with the review of a new contract to commence in September 2023 for 10 months (38wks).

Requirements:

Minimum QQI Level 5in Early Childhood Care and Education or equivalent.

Previous experience in a Childcare setting or experience working with additional needs.

Knowledge of Aistear, Síolta and the Early Years (Pre-school services) Regulations.
Certificate in First Aid and Children First (Child Protection) training would be an advantage.
Excellent communication & written skills to document observations & learnings along with maintaining all relevant records.
Fluent English(is essential)

Hours:

15 hours / per week | Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 12noon
The position is school term-time based and will run to the end of June 2023
Paid holidays for Mid-term / Christmas / Easter & Bank Holidays

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist in all Montessori curriculum planning, teaching and arts & crafts preparation (9am to 12noon).
Awareness of early years regulations, relevant legislation, and facility policies & procedures.
To guide, observe, stimulate and supervise children in a safe and caring environment.
To work in close cooperation with the Owner, Manager, Parents and Guardians.
Ensure the safety, security, and wellbeing of all children in your care.
Delivery of an age-appropriate stimulating program of activities which will enhance the child’s natural growth and development.
To ensure all quality and safety standards are always maintained in the service.
Must have completed First Aid training, Fire Safety, Manual Handling course and Children First.
Ensure confidentiality in all areas of your role.

Applications:

Applicants should submit a covering letter outlining how you meet the required criteria for the position together with an up-to-date CV to info@enniskerrymontessori.ie
The successful candidate will be appointed subject to Garda vetting and reference checks.

19/12/2022

Early Years Educator

The Marian Centre CLG, Greenpark Rd, Bray, Co. Wicklow

The Marian Centre is well established Community based Childcare Project that works with the community in the greater Bray area.

We are looking to recruit a full time Early Years Educator to work in our Greenpark Rd Pre-School, 33.75 hours per week 9.00am – 4.30pm.

ESSENTIAL:

Applicants must hold a minimum QQI Level 6 or above qualification in childcare with a minimum of 3 years’ experience
Have an in-depth Knowledge of Siolta and Aistear, Child Protection guidelines and the Childcare Act.
All applicants should be able to demonstrate dedication, flexibility, initiative and an ability to develop a strong, non-judgemental and supportive rapport with children, parents and colleagues.
Have a strong ability to work as part of a team

DESIRABLE:

Occupational First Aid certification
Community based experience
Experience of working in partnership with families
Have a good knowledge of disadvantage communities.

BENEFITS:

7 point pay scale, minimum €13.30 up to €16.75
24 days Annual leave
13 days Sick Pay
Financial support for professional upskilling and development
Further development and training within the Centres services and networks

For more information, please contact Lisa Kearns on mpshwc@eircom.net

Applications to be in by the 10^th February’23 and Interviews to be held late February/Early March

19/12/2022

EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR

Willow House Childcare, Ashford are looking for full time Early Childhood Educators of all levels.

The role includes:

Assisting and supporting the children with their daily routines.
Providing and continually updating a calming and supportive environment to support children’s developmental needs.
Observing, monitoring, and recording the development of each child.
Developing good communication and a working relationship with parents to ensure the wellbeing of their child
Ensure the safety, security, and wellbeing of all children in your care.
To assist in the planning, implementation and documentation of an age-appropriate stimulating weekly curriculum which will enhance the child’s natural growth.
Communication with other staff and managers and attend staff meetings.

Requirements:

Minimum FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Childcare essential
Experience working in Childcare essential.
Sincere and genuine love of children.
Good understanding of the English Language
Excellent interpersonal skills.
First Aid, Manual Handling and Food Safety Certified an advantage.

Starting salary – €28,210 depending on qualifications and experience.

Please send CV to ashford@willowhousechildcare.ie or contact Kellie O’Neill on 0404 40729 for further information.

19/12/2022

EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR

Join our Team!

We are looking for a kind and caring person/ Early Educator to work with the children at our service.

A minimum of a level 5 is required for the position.

Small, homely early education service with a great team atmosphere.

Approximately 25-30 hours per week. Applicants must be available to work afternoons for this post.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: From €13.00 per hour

CV’s to saranwoodcreche@hotmail.com

14/12/2022

Pre-school Assistant

Smiley Sunflowers Pre-School (Greystones) has an opportunity for a pre-school classroom assistant to join their happy and caring team for 4.25 hours per day from;

8.45am – 1pm, up to 4 days a week.

Must have FETAC Level 5 qualification. Garda vetting is a requirement.

Please email your CV and a short letter of application to smileysnflowers@rocketmail.com

Part-time AIM Support Assistant

Pixies Montessori Pre-School Arklow have a vacancy for a Part-time early years Aim Support Assistant.

The applicant must have;

Minimum FETAC / QQI Level 5 in Childcare.

17.5 hours per week.

Please send your CV and a cover letter to pixiesarklow@hotmail.co.uk

Early Childhood Educator / SAC Practitioner

Treetops Daycare and Afterschool Club is an early year’s childcare facility in Kilcoole; employing 17 staff members and caring for over 100 children Monday to Friday aged between 6 months and 12 years.

We are currently recruiting for an Early Years Educator/SAC practitioner for our busy service.
Must have recognised childcare qualification (Min QQI Level 5)
Our opening hours are 7.30am-6.30pm, you will be required to work shifts within these hours.

Start Date: ASAP
Hours 40 hrs/wk, Monday-Friday (some flexibility in hours will be required)
Salary: Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. Minimum €13.00 per hour

Roles and Responsibilities
You will be involved in delivering high quality care and learning opportunities for children and care routines such as nappy changing/toileting, meals, and sleep times, based on the needs, interests and ages of the children.
You will work alongside a room leader, manager, and all staff members.

Supporting the children’s play and consequently their learning and development.
Promoting positive relationships with parents, children, and colleagues
Ensuring health, safety, and wellbeing of all children
Following and implementing company policies, procedures, and operational practices always to ensure the care, safety and well-being of our children and staff.

Fluency in both spoken and written English.
Enthusiastic, self -motivating and initiative

Please call Áine/Niamh on Tel: 01 2811888 or email us on treetopsdaycare@gmail.com for an application form

Treetops Daycare is an Equal Opportunities Employer

AIM Support Worker & Childcare Practitioner (Maternity leave cover)

Imagination Station Preschool, Arklow, Co. Wicklow currently has two job vacancies:

Aim Support Worker
Childcare Practitioner – maternity leave cover

We are currently seeking childcare practitioners to join our preschool team.

Candidates must be enthusiastic, reliable and willing to work as part of a team environment.

A minimum QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care & Education is required.

Experience in either role would also be desirable.

Part-time working hours.

For further information in relation to these positions please contact April Whelan 087-7616845 or to apply for the role please email your CV and cover letter to april.myler@gmail.com

Early Years Educator

The Convent Montessori Greystones are looking to hire a passionate, kind and fun early years educator to join their team.

We are a small, part-time Montessori based in Greystones.

The position is for 5 mornings from 8.45am to 1.45pm, term time only. A minimum of QQI Level 5 in early years care and education is required.

If interested please call 0858801616 or send a CV to: margot.kinsella@gmail.com

Childcare Practitioner

Little Poppets are currently looking for a fun & energetic childcare practitioner to join their team!

Level 5 in Early Childhood Education required.

Duties include- Covering hours in the baby/wobbler room and also to assist in our Montessori room for aims support. Part time hours required.

Email your CV to: littlepoppetscreche@gmail.com