September 22, 2024

Polkemmet Daycare Ltd

Bathgate

FULL TIME

Room lead- Qualified Early Years Practitioner

This position is for a full time room lead (qualified early years practitioner) within our 2-5 room, primarily working with 3-5 year old children. We are a small, homely early years setting. We have a strong focus on outdoor learning, and have endless opportunities available to us within our country park setting.
Responsibilities:
- support a small team of 4 other experienced and nurturing practitioners to create a loving and fun environment For children.
- Create and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.
- Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
- Support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through engaging activities
- Monitor and assess each child's progress and provide feedback to parents.
- Collaborate with parents and other staff members to ensure the well-being of each child.
- Maintain a clean and organised classroom environment.
- Follow all health and safety regulations.
Skills:
- Ability to lead a team, prioritise and delegate responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of early childhood development principles and practices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Patience, empathy, and understanding when working with young children.
- Ability to adapt experiences and activities to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Strong organisational skills to effectively manage playroom materials and resources.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team of educators.
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Benefits: