Step by Step Crèche

Job Description:

Service Details

Step By Step Crèche is a purpose built, private childcare service catering for up to 65 children per day . We are located in Paulstown, Co Kilkenny which is half way between Kilkenny and Carlow. We cater for children from 1 year – 5 years and have a separate after-school building.

> We currently require a full-time Childcare Provider to join or dedicated team.

The Position is available from early July 2018.

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 must have:

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 7 BA Degree in Early Childhood Studies
3 Years Experience working in an Early Years Service preferably as a room leader