Early Years Educator / SAC Practitioners

Early Years Educator / SAC Practitioners

Rush, County Dublin

Early Years Educator

We are seeking an enthusiastic positive and child centred Early Years Educator to join our team in Smarty Pants Montessori, Naionra & Afterschool.

We are a sessional service, Preschool and Afterschool and operate during Term Time, running alongside the school calendar September to June.

The right candidate must be:

· Kind, reliable and work well as part of a small, dedicated team of educators.

· Have a good working knowledge of relevant early years legislation and policy.

· Ability to plan a curriculum led by children’s needs and linked to Siolta and Aistear.

· Have good communication and listening skills, both verbal and written.

· Willing to engage in CPD/training and participate in events related to the preschool.

Have a good knowledge/ understanding of the Irish Language.

Roles and Responsibilities to include:

• Co-teaching of a Montessori classroom with 22 children
• adhere to good practice guidelines in relation to Aistear and Siolta.
• Implementing, planning, and reviewing the classroom curriculum, including observations.
• Ensuring that the well-being and physical needs of all children are being reached daily.
• Communicating with parents/ guardians daily.
• Maintaining daily records.
• Always Ensuring confidentiality.

Minimum Level 5 childcare qualification or equivalent required.

15 hours per week from 8.45am-11.45am

Extremely Competitive Salary (based on qualifications and experience paying above ERO Rates)

Job Types: Term Time, Part-time, Permanent

SAC Practitioners

Smarty Pants are hiring After School practitioners in Rush, North County Dublin.

Friendly, energetic Afterschool Practitioners are required for an Afterschool Club in a Gaelscoil.

Applicants must have spoken Irish and be willing to improve.

Term time work with the option to run camps during midterm breaks, Easter and Summer.

Hours: 1.10pm -4.30pm per day.

This role involves working with children aged 4 - 12 years.

Duties include - homework supervision, preparing and serving a light tea, and planning and carrying out activities with the children.

Would suit applicants who enjoy caring for, nurturing, and guiding school-age children in a fun and friendly environment.

Start date is the 27th of August 2025