Donegal County Childcare Committee Ltd seeks to recruit for the following temporary position:

Childcare Development Officer

Fixed term contract -18 months, 28 hours per week
(January 2025- June 2026)

The successful candidate will be part of a team who are responsible for local support to Early Leaning and Care services, School Aged Childcare services, Childminders and Parents.

The Childcare Development Officer will:

• Support the implementation of the Government’s National Early Learning and Care Schemes.
• Provide ongoing support to new and existing Early Learning and Care and School Aged Childcare Provider in relation to compliance, HR, governance, sustainability and practice supports.

Essential criteria:

• Knowledge of the various Government early learning and care funding schemes and the supports available.
• An understanding of the Irish early childhood sector, including current policy developments, national practice frameworks, funding structures and mechanisms for support.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a related role.
• Minimum level 8 on the national framework of qualifications in a relatable discipline.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of inclusive early childhood education and care.
• A good understanding of issues relating to the development of quality early childhood services.
• IT and administrative skills with experience in report writing.
• Ability to respond appropriately to queries as they emerge.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Full driver’s license and access to a car.

Please e-mail CV in application to trish@donegalccc.com

Job Description available on request.

Closing date for applications 12 noon on Friday November 22nd 2024.

Applications will be short-listed. Canvassing will disqualify.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 26th November 2024.

Donegal County Childcare Committee Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.