Bunratty Community Childcare: Early Years Room Leader / Lead Educator
About us:
Bunratty Childcare operates a community childcare facility in the Coolock area, catering for children aged 1 to 5 years old.
We are a not-for- profit organisation with charitable status and a voluntary board.
We have been operating in the child care sector for over 20 years and we cater for up to 78 part time children.
We aim to provide a valuable and affordable quality childcare service, providing children with valuable educational experiences which meet the needs of the community.
Children, parents and staff are treated with respect and care and encouraged to develop positive behaviours and meaningful adult child interactions.
About the Role:
Lead Educator: Full time position
Working hours: 8:30am-5:30pm.
We are looking for an enthusiastic childcare professional to join our dynamic and busy creche based in Coolock. Due to high demand for places we are looking to expand our staff. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children of all ages and be looking to become a valued member of our close knit team. Experience working in a busy full day care environment a benefit.
We are looking for a childcare professional who has an enthusiasm for working with children. We require candidates with qualifications in childcare or equivalent and recognition of qualifications for working in ECCE at a minimum level.
Key Skills:
- Developing and planning a childcare curriculum
- Observations and child development progression
- Good team worker essential and willing to be mentored if required.
- Excellent written and spoken English
Entry Requirements:
- Candidates must hold a minimum qualification is Level 6 in Childcare but level 7 is preferable.
Benefits of working with Bunratty Community Childcare.
- BCC is committed to the enhancement of staff skills and abilities through training in the Early Years Curriculum.
- Staff are expected to take further CPD training during the year and be willing to continually develop skills.
- Based on experience level and qualifications. Salary is competitive
Submission information:
If you are interested in applying to this position, please send updated CV and Cover letter to bunratty1@eircom.net by closing date 16th May 2025