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Childcare Practitioner | Swords, €15.00 - €16.50

Employment Type

Full Time, Permanent

Application Start Date

03-01-2025

Application End Date

13-01-2025

Description

About Us!

With nearly 30 years of experience in the childcare industry, Little Harvard Childcare has been dedicated to providing top-quality education and care to children in Dublin and its surrounding areas. As one of the most trusted and longest-standing creches, we take pride in our commitment to excellence, putting children first, and supporting our staff in their professional growth.

We are currently looking for enthusiastic and passionate Childcare Practitioners to join our team at our Swords creche. Ready to embark on an unforgettable journey? Apply now!

Minimum Qualifications Required

To be considered for an Early Years Educator role, you MUST hold a minimum Level 5 in Childcare or an equivalent DCYA-approved certification.

Benefits of Joining Little Harvard

  • Extremely competitive salary that reflects your qualifications and experience.
  • Company Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being.
  • Discounted private health insurance.
  • Bonus loyalty days to reward long-term commitment.
  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing and supportive team.
  • On-site training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
  • Rental, staff-only accommodation (available in certain areas).
  • Employee incentive schemes to keep you motivated.

What You’ll Need

  • Knowledge of child development.
  • Understanding of safeguarding and well-being practices.
  • Awareness of health and safety standards.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to support planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play, and educational programmes.
  • Ability to manage daily paperwork, observations, and reports.
  • Maintaining high hygiene standards in the classroom.
  • Documenting children’s emerging interests and progress.

Working Hours

To be confirmed. Opening Hours: from 07:30 to 18:30.

Degree Recognition

To check your degree’s eligibility for Irish Childcare, please search "Recognition of an Early Years Qualification" at gov.ie

Get a Better Look at Us

Instagram: @littleharvard_childcare
Facebook: /littleharvard
LinkedIn: /littleharvardchildcare
Visit our website to see more vacancies: www.littleharvard.ie/careers