Job Opportunities in Ireland


September 2, 2024

Wonderyears Ecce Ltd

Letterkenny

OTHER & FULL TIME


Playgroup Leader

Job Title: Playgroup Leader
Employer: Wonderyears Ecce Ltd
Location: Letterkenny, Co.Donegal, F92FT85
Salary: 18.25 p/h.
Hours: 36hs p/w
Our Mission
We believe children are naturally curious with determined imaginations and through the implementation of an agentic and emergent based curriculum we can facilitate quality learning experiences that will support the transformation of these children in their lifelong learning journey. Here at Wonderyears, Educators play a key role in determining the quality of learning and care, which is why we pride ourselves on having an incredibly capable and forward-thinking team. Below are a few of the key roles which are completed by our team on a daily basis:
- Building relationships and creating environments which characterise positive experiences and support early childhood development.
- Ensuring communities are inclusive and provide ample opportunities for parents to be involved in their children’s learning and care journey.
- Supporting children’s social and emotional development in order to facilitate the development of optimum physical and mental health.
- Respond to additional needs and develop care plans to support in conjunction with external professional agencies, parents and children.
- Proactively engaging all children and parents, encouraging consistent parental involvement.
- Organising events, together with team members, children and the community.
- Promoting positive transitions to primary school.
- Creating a safe and secure environment for children of all ages to play and explore.
Responsibilities
- Conduct observations of children under the guidance of Aistear and document these accordingly.
- Adhere to the policies and procedures of the service.
- Cleaning, tidying and storage of equipment and toys after use.
- Co-ordinate the implementation of activities suitable for different age groups
- Maintain room, and equipment, to ensure the health and safety of children at all times.
- Ensure a good standard of hygiene.
- Organise materials and toys to the benefit of children.
- Support children’s holistic development through planned activities. All planning must be fully completed on a weekly basis.
- Attend meetings and undergo training as required.
- Be aware of child protection procedures and advise manager should you have any concerns about a child.
- Ensure the standard of your work is of high quality with ongoing efforts to develop new learning.
- Maintain strict confidentiality, any breach of confidentiality about children or their families will constitute gross misconduct.
- Perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications / Experience
- Minimum Level 6 required, Level 7/8 preferred
- Early childhood education: 1 year experience (preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €18.25 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Letterkenny, CO. Donegal: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

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