Early Years Educator / SAC Practitioners

Early Years Educator & SAC Practitioners

Location: Rush, County Dublin

We are seeking an enthusiastic positive and child centred early years educator / Aim Support Worker to join our team in Smarty Pants Montessori, Naionra & Afterschool.

We are a session service, Preschool and Afterschool and operate during Term Time, running along side 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.

Knowledge of the Irish language and understanding of the Irish language is essential

Extremely Competitive Salary (based on qualifications and experience).

Job Types: Term Time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: €14-€15 per hour

SAC Practitioners

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

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

Applicants must have basic 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 28th August 2024