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Role Summary: Ensure a safe, secure and healthy environment for the education, care, safety and welfare of the children at Busy Kids. Actively engage the children in developmentally appropriate learning activities to facilitate the potential development and holistic needs of each child. Engage in the development and implementation of high quality learning and development programs for children, in line with Aistear: the Early Childhood Curriculum Framework and Síolta, the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education.
Reports to: The Crèche Manager and in the absence of the crèche Manager the Assistant manager.
Duties & Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Must familiarise themselves with the Child MInds Vision, Core Purpose and company Values and ensure that they are adhered to at all times.
Plan, implement and assess the children’s daily learning, activities and development based on their interests and needs, being flexible to change based on interests, attitudes and needs of the children both on an individual and group basis.
Participate in the evaluation of the programmes on a regular basis to ensure the needs of the children are being met as far as possible by the crèche.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with all children, their families and colleagues that are based on respect, equality, diversity and confidentiality.
Report any concerns/complaints to the supervisor/manager (verbally and in writing) and act as an advocate for all children and employees when required.
Liaise with multi-disciplinary agencies and professionals within the sector, promoting the welfare of children.
Maintain indoor and outdoor play and dining areas in a neat, presentable and hygienic state.
Support and assist the management team during internal and external audits/inspections.
Health & Safety

• Be fully responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all children and staff in line with relevant legislation.
• To develop and manage Fire Safety procedures in conjunction with the Management committee for the service as laid down by the Fire Safety Act 1997 and Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016. This will include organizing regular fire drills, staff training and keeping and maintaining accurate records.
• To carry out risk assessment and update the safety statements as required, while being fully responsible for the security and maintenance of facilities.

Education & Qualifications

• Children First
• First Aid, Manual Handling and Food Safety Certified an advantage

Skills & Experiences
Relevant experience in practice desirable
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
A desire to learn progressively throughout your career due to the nature of the industry
Genuine commitment and passion for working with young children
If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to join our team, please click 'Apply’ now.
All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person