Kilkenny Community Early Years Project

Kilkenny Community Early Years Project

Invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following full-time position

Project Co-Ordinator

Kilkenny Community Early Years Project is a cross community needs based childcare service catering for children aged 2 to 6 years. Along with the child’s parents, K.C.E.Y.P. supports each child to reach their potential in all areas of development through the implementation of a varied play-based curriculum while using a partnership approach in assisting, liaising and mediating with other professionals who are supporting the families.
The Co-ordinator will have overall responsibility for the operation and development of the service including most importantly building a strong working relationship with children and their parents/carers, with the staff team, the Board of Management and other professionals.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience and hold a relevant level 8 degree qualification or equivalent in childcare or a related area. In addition, they will have a working knowledge of Síolta and Aistear; a minimum of 2 year’s supervisory experience; a capacity to manage childcare funding schemes; a solution focused approach and a highly motivated positive and compassionate outlook with good interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.

Email: [email protected] for job description and further information.

Applications are invited by way of CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected]

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 13th April (12 noon)

KCEYP is an equal opportunities employer
This service is part funded by