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



