Danesfort Community Childcare are hiring!

Job post summary

Date posted: July 23, 2026

Pay: Up to €17.75 per hour

Job description:

Danesfort Community Childcare Facility is looking for a qualified and experienced Early Years Educator to join the team (minimum Level 5 – €15.00 p/h to €17.75p/h level 8)

We are looking to recruit for full time/part time position. (START DATE 10th or 17th)

The ideal candidate is dedicated to working within a quality, caring, respectful, inclusive, and nurturing environment caring for the needs of children from 12 months.

We also have an after-school service where the ideal candidate may require working with also.

This is a FULL & PART TIME position:

We offer: Supportive and collaborative work atmosphere

  • Subsidised employee continual professional development
  • Free parking
  • Competitive salaries
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Friendly working environment
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Training support
  • Pension scheme
  • Paid Sick leave

Qualifications/Requirements:

– Minimum Level 5 Qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education.

– Level 5, 6, 7 & 8 is required for this post

– Excellent communication skills with children, team members and parents.

– Have a good understanding of Aistear and Siolta and child development.

– Ability to work as a team or on your own initiative.

– Required to do weekly planning based on our child led curriculum.

– Successful candidates will be required to be Garda vetted and References are mandatory.

-Staff appreciation day with treats on Thursdays.

-Staff appreciation nights.

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A DEGREE, RECOGNISED IN CHILDCARE IN IRELAND

Benefits:

  • Bike to work scheme
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee assistance program
  • On-site parking
  • Sick pay

Licence/Certification:

  • FETAC/QQI Level 5 in childcare (required)

Work Location: In person