We Are Hiring!

Childcare Manager

Cairdeas Community Childcare are recruiting for a Centre Manager. This is a full time permanent position. You will report directly to the Board of Management.

Cairdeas Community Childcare is a purpose built service on the outskirts of a small village. We are committed to the provision of high quality care and education for the children in our local community. Through our dedicated teams care and education, we support each child to thrive and to reach their potential. The centre caters for up to 100 children each day.

Requirements:

· Minimum QQI level 7 or 8 in an accredited Early Years qualification.
· Experience in Early Years Management and HR.
· The ability to lead and motivate a team through support, guidance and mentoring.
· The ability to build professional relationships with colleagues, children and families.
· The ability to self-motivate and meet targets and deadlines.
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
· Excellent communication skills, must be fluent in English.
· Strong knowledge of the Aistear Curriculum Framework and Siolta Quality Standards.
· Knowledge of play based, child led, emergent curriculum along with the ability to respond to children’s individual interests and document learning.
· Ensure a safe and stimulating learning environment for children so that they may learn and develop to their potential.
· Ensuring that all policies and procedures, legislation and statutory guidelines are being fully implemented, monitored and adhered to (Tusla, DCEDIY, HSE, DES).
· Ability to use Early Years platforms and portals (Hive, NCS, Tusla).
· Adept at record keeping and Governance.
· Full clean drivers licence.