Step by Step Creche are recruiting for a Full Time Childcare Practitioner
Full Time Childcare Practitioner Level 7 Qualification in Childcare (due to Retirement)
Step By Step Creche – PAULSTOWN, CO KILKENNY, CO. Kilkenny R95AY02
Job Description:
Service Details
Step By Step Crèche is a purpose built, private childcare service catering for up to 40 children per day . We are located in Paulstown, Co Kilkenny which is half way between Kilkenny and Carlow. We cater for children from 2 year – 10 years old.
> We currently require a full-time Childcare Practitioner to join our dedicated team to work with our 2 – 4 year old age group.
> Roles and Responsibilities:
- Ensuring the individual needs of the children are identified and met.
- Assess and plan for children’s learning based on their interests and needs.
- Ability to work in collaboration within a team.
- To have the knowledge to support and scaffold each child’s individual learning journey.
- Administrative skills are needed to document learning and maintain all relevant records in line with Siolta and Aistear.
- Awareness of early year’s regulations, relevant legislation and policies.
- Adhering to company policies, procedures and operational practices at all times. Ensuring positive working relationships are developed and maintained with children, staff, parents and carers.
- The successful candidate will be very familiar with curriculum planning and observation and a knowledge of working with the Aistear-Siolta practice guide Curriculum.
- Good communication skills – Fluency in both spoken & written English.
- Persons with Level 7 Childcare Qualification or above ONLY need apply
- Position may suit newly Qualified Childcare Practitioner (with Level 7 or above) wishing to gain experience working in a childcare setting with experienced practitioners.
Hours:
35 hours per week over 4 full days – we open 51 weeks and closed over Christmas holidays
Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Job Type: Full-time due to a Retirement
Contact Helen [email protected]