Fairytales Daycare operates two childcare facilities. We are situated in Drumbern, Milford, and Rathmullan Co. Donegal. We are a full day care and sessional setting, providing care and education to young children. We promote our education through the areas of Aistear.
We currently have vacancies for the following two positions:
- 1 Full-time Permanent Early Childhood Educator
- 1 Full-time Temporary (6-months) Early Childhood Educator
Job Description:
To support and assist in the provision of full-time day care of the highest quality in a holistic setting for children from ages 5 months to 5 years.
Reports to:
The Room Leader
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Be willing to work with children of various ages from babies to school age children.
- Perform a variety of tasks, such as nappy changing, toileting, sterilising, feeding, nap supervision and engaging in play.
- Conduct observations of children under the direction of the room leader.
- Follow the policies and procedures of the service at all times.
- Cleaning, tidying and storage of equipment and toys after use.
- Co-ordinate the implementation of activities suitable for different age groups.
- Maintain room, and equipment, to ensure the health and safety of children at all times.
- Ensure a good standard of hygiene.
- Organise materials and toys to the benefit of children.
- Support children’s developments – emotional, social, physical and cognitive in carrying out activities.
- Attend meetings and undergo training as required.
- Be aware of child protection procedures and advise manager should you have any concerns about a child.
- Maintain strict confidentiality, any breach of confidentiality about children or their families will constitute gross misconduct.
- Perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time
Person Specification:
- Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare.
- Minimum 1 year work experience with different ages of children from babies, to toddler, to preschool age.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Enjoys working with children and attending to their needs.
- Demonstrates kindness, warmth and responsiveness to the needs of children.
- Good Communication and relating skills with children, staff and parents.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
- FETAC Level 5 in Occupational First Aid.
- Complete Garda Vetting.
To Apply:
Please send a cover letter and CV to careers@boydhr.ie by 5pm Friday 30th April 2021.