Childcare Vacancies in Kildare

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Kidz@Play Maynooth - Early Years Educator

LOCATION: 14/15 The Grove Newtown Hall Maynooth, Co Kildare. 

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

Early Years Educator required to join our highly qualified and experienced team for maternity cover with possibility to extend contract.

Flexible hours. Minimum of Level 5 in Early Years Education is required Candidates with level 6, 7 or 8 also welcome.

Salary based on experience and in line with ERO.

Experience desired but not essential

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

Maternity Cover with possibility to extend contract. Flexible hours- Minimum of 20 hours per week

HOW TO APPLY: Please email your CV to us at maynooth@kidzatplay.ie

CLOSING DATE: 28/06/2024

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ BENEFITS: Non- Contact Hours Free Car parking Discounted Employee childcare places Closed at Christmas for 2 weeks ( in line with schools)

 

 

Kidz Akademy- Branch Manager

LOCATION: Kilcullen, Co Kildare. 

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

Minimum Level 6 QQI required, Level 7/8 desirable

• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in crèche facility.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A proven level of computer literacy.

• Ability to provide exceptional customer service and handle complaints professionally

• Applicants must be outgoing, friendly, have a genuine love of children and strong work ethic

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

Permanent 40 hrs per week

HOW TO APPLY: Send cover letter and cv to alice.westwood@childmindschildcare.com

CLOSING DATE: 04/05/2024

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ BENEFITS: Employee childcare discount, opportunities within the company for further career growth and development

 

 

Ryevale Montessori & Day Care - Montessori Teacher - Early Years Educator

LOCATION: 22 Ryevale Lawns , Leixlip , Co Kildare W23XV58

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

Montessori Teacher hours 8.30am to 1pm Ryevale Montessori & Day Care are looking to hire Montessori teacher complete term program and with view for term contract for September 2024 to June 2025

Requirements,

· Montessori Diploma in Education Min QQI 6

· Candidates must have experience in running an ECCE program.

· Candidates must be caring and enthusiastic for working with young children,

· Candidates should have good communication skills, fluent English and be willing to work as part of a team.

· Candidates must submit a cover letter and two written references.

· Candidates must be willing to take part in CPD training.

· Garda Vetting will be carried out.

· Sick leave

· Salary based on qualification and experience.

· If you like more information on this position, please contact Carol at ca_wrd @yahoo.ie.

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

22 hours

HOW TO APPLY: Please send C.V. to ca_wrd@yahoo.ie

CLOSING DATE: 04/05/2024

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ BENEFITS: free car parking

 

 

The Purple Penguin Creche - Ecce/Afterschool Early Years Educator

LOCATION: Celbridge , Co Kildare

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

Requirements :

Minimum qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education.

: Full clean driving licience Responsibilities

: Develop and implement engaging lessons plans for Early Years

: Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all the children

: Foster a nurturing and stimulating environment for children to grow and develop

: School picks up for Afterschool children

: Supervise homework.

: Collaborate with parents and communicate effectively with the team. Qualities

: Passionate about Early Years

: Strong communication skills.

:Organised and detail- oriented

:Ability to adapt to various situations and learning styles Job Types

: Full-time, Permanent Salary: €13.00-€17 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits:

Bike to work scheme

On-site parking

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types: Overtime pay

Education: Bachelor's (preferred) Licence/Certification: FETAC/QQI Level 5,6,7,8 (required)

Work authorisation: Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 29/04/2024

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

Permanent  

HOW TO APPLY: info@purplepenguin.ie

CLOSING DATE: 01/05/2024

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ BENEFITS: Paid CPD

 

 

Play and Learn - Creche Supervisor

LOCATION: Newbridge, Co Kildare

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Play and Learn are currently recruiting for a Creche Supervisor in our Newbridge branch. What we offer:

• A competitive salary.

• Opportunities for career progression.

• Employee Wellness programme which includes 24/7 access to financial & legal advisors and counsellors.

• Social club.

• A high-quality early years environment where staff are valued and rewarded for their invaluable role within the service.

What we require:

• A minimum QQI level 5 in Early Years qualification or equivalent, level 7/8 an advantage.

• An ability to lead a team and support the Centre Manager with the daily running of the service.

• An ability to self-motivate and work on own initiative. • Knowledge of Preschool Regulations, Aistear, Siolta etc.

• Strong communication skills. • Place the children at the centre of all you do.

• Supervisor experience an advantage.

Job Type: Full time, permanent position Salary: €32,240 - €36,000.00 per annum

Start date: ASAP

Benefits:

• Childcare

• Company events

• Employee discount

• Sick pay

• Wellness program Schedule:

• Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week Link to website: playandlearn.ie If you would like to apply for this position, please email your CV to nicola@playandlearn.ie

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

Full time, permanent. 40 hours per week.

HOW TO APPLY: Email your CV to nicola@playandlearn.ie

CLOSING DATE: 15/05/2024

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ BENEFITS: • Childcare • Company events • Employee discount • Sick pay • Wellness program

  

 

Cocoon Childcare Sallins - Early Years Educator

LOCATION: Sallins, Co KIldare 

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

QQI level 5

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

Permanent  40 hours per week

HOW TO APPLY: Sallins@cocoonchildcare.ie

CLOSING DATE: 31/05/2024

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ BENEFITS: Paid CPD -  Additional leave -  Company events -  On-site parking - Private medical insurance

 

 

Play and Learn - Early Childhood Educator

LOCATION: Newbridge, Co KIldare 

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

Play and Learn are currently recruiting Early Childhood Educators to join our Newbridge branch.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary.

• Opportunities for career progression.

• Employee Wellness programme which includes 24/7 access to financial & legal advisors and counsellors.

• Social club.

• A high-quality early years environment where staff are valued and rewarded for their invaluable role within the service. What we require:

• A minimum QQI level 5 in Early Years qualification or equivalent.

• Level 7 or 8 QQI qualification an advantage and will receive top end of our pay-scale salary.

• A genuine love and interest for working with children.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• An ability to work as part of a team.

• An ability to work in partnership with parents and other educators within the centre to create a home from home environment.

• The ideal candidate must already reside in Ireland and preferably in or around Newbridge Co Kildare.

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

Permanent, Full Time. 40 hours per week

HOW TO APPLY: Email CV to nicola@playandlearn.ie

CLOSING DATE: 22/04/2024

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ BENEFITS: • Childcare • Company events • Employee discount • Sick pay • Wellness programme

 

 

Shining Stars Academy - Early Childhood Educator

LOCATION:  Athy, Co. Kildare.

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Shining Stars Academy is hiring for full time, AIM support and part time roles.

We are hiring dedicated and experienced early years educators to join our ever expanding team.

Successful candidates will hold a relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education, which will include

A sound working knowledge of the Aistear and Siolta practise guide

A flexible and enthusiastic approach to their work

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills An excellent approach to working with families, colleagues and management.

A whole service approach to their work

Positions available are full time, part time and AIM support.

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

15 hours to 40 hours per week

HOW TO APPLY: 

By phone: Please apply with your CV to ssacareers@outlook.com

CLOSING DATE: 30/04/2023

ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, BENEFITS: 

Excellent rates of pay. Christmas bonus. Paid Birthdays off with voucher and chocolates. Pension scheme with contributions paid from the company. Uniforms, indoor and outdoor jackets paid for. Hot meals and snacks served daily. Close to train station. Regular team bonding days and nights out. Bike to work scheme. Free car parking. Reduction for employees childcare fees. Paid CPD. Non contact time. Health insurance being considered for 2024. We at Shining Stars Academy have our Play Therapist employed part time.

 

 

Acorn Montessori & Creche- Early Years Educator or an Early Year Lead Educator

LOCATION: W91EC80

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

We are a creche who has a love for the outdoors, so we seek a staff member who also enjoys the outdoors.

Our vast outdoors area including a gazebo, all weather pitch and forest. We are looking for a staff member who is kind, caring and has a love for childcare.

The staff member should work well on their own initiative, be good at curriculium planning and time management.

The staff member must have a minimum level 6 Childcare qualification as recognised by the DCEDIY.

Candidates need to already residing in Ireland. All interviews are in person , W91EC80.

We are hiring for either the preschool room (2.5 year olds to 6 years olds) or Pre Montessori Room (2-3 year olds) Our curriculum is the playbased emergent curriculum .

We use tablets and an App called Lillio to communicate with parents about their children’s day.

The role will be a 40 hours per week. The shifts are on a rolling, weekly, basis, alternating between and an early then a late shift.

The creche opens between 7.30am and 6.30pm but the rollings shifts are : 7.45am to 4.45pm 8.00am to 5.00pm 8.05am to 5.05pm 8.15am to 5.15pm 8.30am to 5.30pm 8.45am to 5.45pm 9.00am to 6.00pm 9.15am to 6.15pm

The wages are paid monthly.

The hourly rate of pay is from €14.50.

Please email your CV to acorncreche@gmail.com Candidates need to residing in Ireland.

All interviews are in person, W91EC80 

Job Type: Full-time Salary: From €14.50 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

40 hours a week

HOW TO APPLY: Email you CV to acorncreche@gmail.com

CLOSING DATE: 31/03/2024

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ BENEFITS: Bike to work scheme - Employee discount - On-site parking - Statutory Sick pay

 

 

Kildare Village Little Stars - Early Years Practitioner/Room Leader

LOCATION: Kildare Town

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

FETAC Level 6 Early Years Qualification

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

Permanent Position/Minimum 35hrs a week/Maximum 40hrs a week

HOW TO APPLY: Please email your CV to Stephanie - kildarevillage.littlestars@gmail.com

CLOSING DATE: 23/03/2024

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ BENEFITS: We offer a Sparkle Bonus € - Every 3 months/weekly rostered - Non contact hours - An increase in pay after a probationary period - Continuous supervision- Christmas + bonus

 

 

Early Scholars Monasterevin - Early Years Educator

LOCATION: Monasterevin, Co Kildare

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

We are seeking a Fun Energetic Early Years Educator to join our team in Monasterevin.

Sessional position of 15 -20 hours weekly in our school age program over 38 weeks school term.

Summer and Bank holidays off or optional hours if requested.

Successful applicant will work in a warm friendly Inclusive environment - Minimum qualification QQ5 Childcare Certificate -  Garda Vetting will be processed - 2 signed references required -  Evidence of qualification required  - Further training provided Manual Handling  First Aid, - Fire Safety.

Role & Duties include Fun Activities Book / Game Club Homework Club Arts & Crafts

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

Sessional/ part time

HOW TO APPLY: Please send your CV to earlyscholarslearning@gmail.com

CLOSING DATE: 15/03/2024

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ BENEFITS Free Childcare Place for Staff with School age children -  Christmas Bonus - On going support and training - Paid CPD courses - Funding and support for Educators wishing to progress to level 7/8  - Paid Well being Day  - Further Incentive Bonuses at the end of the year.

 

 

Gatelodge Childcare - AIM Support Worker

LOCATION: Newbridge/The Curragh

JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*

We currently have an opening for an AIM support worker, and SAC assistant, the successful candidate will have minimum QQI level 5, First Aid, manual handling and children’s first training, and will be naturally warm and respectful towards children and their needs.

TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:

Monday to Friday 20 hours per week

HOW TO APPLY: Please send your CV to gatelodgechildcare@gmail.com

CLOSING DATE:29/03/2024

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ BENEFITS Term time Contract