Step By Step Crèche, Paulstown

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

> 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.

– Level 5 Childcare Qualification will be considered with relevant experience

– Position may suit newly Qualified Childcare Practitioner (with Level 6 or above) wishing to gain experience working in a childcare setting with experienced practitioners.

 

Hours:

35 hours per week open 51 weeks and closed over Christmas holidays

Salary:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience in line with the new Employment Sectoral Order.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From €14.00 per hour

 

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/10/2023

Please email [email protected] with an up to date CV.