15/07/2021
Enniskerry Montessori & Afterschool Care require an experienced, caring, creative and dynamic teacher to join our small team from the end of August 2021 for the new academic year.
We are located in Enniskerry Village and have two separate sessions (Montessori & Afterschool). Our Montessori class is 20 children (max) aged 2.5 to 5yrs and the Afterschool is for Junior infants up to 4th class and limited to 15 children to ensure the highest standards of care and creating a home from home environment.
*Excellent salary to the right candidate, dependent on experience.*
Requirements:
• Minimum QQI Level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education or equivalent.
• Previous Montessori experience (desirable).
• Knowledge of Aistear, Síolta and the Early Years (Pre-school services) Regulations is essential.
• Certificate in First Aid and Children First (Child Protection) training would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication & writing skills to document learnings along with maintaining all relevant records.
• Fluent English (is essential).
• Basic knowledge of Irish language also desirable.
Hours:
Average of 40 hours / per week
• The position is school term-time based.
• Operates from Sept to June each year (38weeks in total).
• Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 18:00
• Paid holidays for Mid-term / Christmas & Easter.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
• Assist in all Montessori curriculum planning, teaching and arts & crafts preparation (9am to 12.30).
• Assist in all elements of Afterschool care from collections (on foot), homework and activities (13:30 to 18:00).
• Work alongside management as part of a team as well as taking their own class and sessions, when required.
• Awareness of early years regulations, relevant legislation, and facility policies & procedures.
• To guide, observe, stimulate, and supervise children in a safe and caring environment as part of a small childcare team.
• To act, if required as a key worker to specified children.
• To work in close cooperation with the Owner, Manager, Parents and Guardians.
• Ensure the safety, security, and wellbeing of all children in your care.
• To assist in the planning and implementation of an age appropriate stimulating program of activities which will enhance the child’s natural growth and development.
• To ensure all quality and safety standards are always maintained in the service.
• Must have completed First Aid training, Fire Safety, Manual Handling course and Children First.
• Ensure confidentiality in all areas of your role.
• Assisting with toileting and caring for children who may suddenly become unwell, as well as reacting appropriately to accidents and administering first-aid if required.
• Regular daily cleaning throughout and between sessions.
Benefits:
Paid Public holidays, Paid working Holidays, Free Parking, Ongoing Training & Certification.
Applications:
• Applicants should submit a covering letter outlining how you would meet the required criteria for the position together with an up-to-date CV to [Email address hidden] .
• All initial first round interviews with selected candidates will be conducted via telephone.
• The successful candidate will be appointed subject to Garda vetting and reference checks.