Early Years Educators/Room Leaders

Tigers Childcare are looking to recruit experienced, dedicated, professional Educators & Room Leaders to join our team of childcare professionals in our full-day care service based in Kildare.

Locations; Kilcock

Start Date: ASAP (subject to reference checks and Garda vetting clearance)

Rate of Pay Early Years Educator: €11.70-€12.50

Rate of Pay Room Leader : €13.50-€14.75

Benefits & what we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Educational Assistance
• Colleague Recognition Rewards
• Exclusive Colleague Lifestyle & Learning Discount Platform
• Referral bonus for introducing new colleagues
• 20 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time colleagues)
• Holiday increments based on length of service
• Further development and training within the industry
• Progression opportunities within the company
• The opportunity to work with a team of dedicated childcare professionals
• Salary Scale for progression within the company
• HSF Health Plan

Duties & Responsibilities of Early Years Educator:

Duties will be discussed in full at time of interview.

A brief outline is below:

• To support and assist in the provision of full time day care of the highest quality, in a holistic setting.
• Ensure a good standard of hygiene.
• Organise materials and toys to the benefit of children throughout the day.
• Support children's developments - emotional, social, physical and cognitive in carrying out activities.
• Conduct observations & learning stories for assigned child/children.
• Attend meetings and undergo training as required.
• Perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements of Early Years Educator:

• Candidates must be willing to work with infants and young children
• Candidates must hold a minimum of Fetac Level 5 (or recognised equivalent) in a childcare qualification
• Candidates must have at least 1 year experience in a childcare role.
• Candidates must provide 2 x written references and copy of qualification certificates at time of interview.
• Candidate details will be submitted for Garda Vetting.
• International Vetting required if candidate has lived outside of the jurisdiction for a period of 3 months or more.

If the above job description sounds like you and you are ready to take the next step in your career please hit 'apply now' - we can't wait to hear from you!!