Kilkenny Community Early Years Project is recruiting!

Kilkenny Community Early Years Project is recruiting for a full time Lead Educator and a part time Early Years Educator.

Kilkenny Community Early Years is a cross community, needs based Early Years service catering for children aged 2 to 6 years. KCEYP works to support children and families to reach their full potential in all areas of development, through the implementation of a play based emergent curriculum, while using a partnership approach in assisting, liaising and mediating with other professionals who are supporting the families.

 

Early Years Lead Educator – 35 hours per week

-Applicants require a minimum Level 7 or 8.

-Experience working in a similar role would be desirable, however not essential.

-Rate of pay: above ERO Graduate Lead Educator Rate

 

Please contact Project Coordinator, Alicia Mastrandrea, to view the full job description for Lead Educator position at [email protected] or on 087 652 1052.

 

Early Years Educator  Part Time – hours somewhat negotiable for the right candidate.                                                                                                            

-Applicants require a minimum QQI Level 5 or 6, however Level 7 or 8 would be desirable.

-Experience working in an Early Years setting would be desirable.

-The successful applicant will have good working knowledge of Aistear and Siolta, the ability to work as part of a team and the passion for working with children in the early years.

 

Rate of Pay:  €14.94- €15.97 dependent on level of Education, as approved by the board of Management. 35% of hours paid at a higher rate of pay.

To apply for the Early Years Educator position, please send cover letter and CV to the Project Coordinator, Alicia Mastrandrea, at [email protected].

 

Benefits to working for KCEYP include:

-28 days annual leave (pro rata)

-10 Paid sick Leave (pro rata)

-Weekly non contact time and ongoing mentoring from Quality & Inclusion Coordinator

-Time in Lieu for participation in training and professional development outside of working hours

 

 

Candidates will be short listed based on information supplied. Kilkenny Community Early Years Project may develop a panel of qualifying candidates for any future vacancies in the next 12 months.

Kilkenny Community Early Years Project is an equal opportunities employer