Job Description
Pay: €15.00-€17.50 per hour
Job Description:
Job Title: Early Years Educator / Childcare Practitioner
Hours: Full-time
Responsibilities:
- Plan, implement, and assess daily learning activities
- Maintain professional relationships with children, families, and staff
- Ensure hygiene and safety of indoor/outdoor spaces
- Support management during audits/inspections
- Liaise with childcare professionals and agencies as required
Benefits:
- Refer a Friend Scheme, Bike to Work Scheme
- Christmas bonus, Christmas closure, staff discounts
- Mandatory training provided
About the Role:
We’re seeking a passionate and qualified Early Years Educator to deliver high-quality care and learning in our crèche. You will create a safe, happy, and engaging environment for children, supporting their development in line with Aistear and Síolta frameworks.
Key Requirements
Key Requirements:Minimum FETAC/QQI Level 5 in Childcare
Previous crèche experience desirable
Strong commitment to child-centered care, safety, and wellbeing
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic with a positive outlook
About the Employer
Childcare Minds
https://pugwashbay.ie/We are a warm, welcoming, and child-centred childcare service dedicated to providing high-quality early years education and care in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment. Our team is passionate about supporting children’s learning, development, and wellbeing through play-based experiences and meaningful relationships.We are committed to supporting students and early years professionals in developing their skills, confidence, and career opportunities within the childcare sector. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive workplace that values teamwork, professional growth, creativity, and a genuine passion for working with children. We welcome enthusiastic, caring, and motivated individuals who are eager to learn and make a positive difference in children’s lives.