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05 April, 2023
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Tots Childcare - Early Years Educators
LOCATION: Salins and Kildare Town
JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*
Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and making a real impact in early childhood education? Tots Childcare is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Early Childhood Educators to join our growing team across multiple sites in Kildare!
At Tots Childcare, we pride ourselves on providing a warm, engaging, and supportive environment for children to thrive. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to inspire, educate, and shape the futures of young children through play-based learning, creative activities, and supportive care.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary starting at €13.65 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development
- Supportive, collaborative team environment
- Modern, well-resourced facilities
- Flexible work hours (Full-Time/Part-Time options)
Key Responsibilities:
- Create a positive, nurturing environment where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to learn.
- Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate activities that support children’s development in line with Aistear and SÃolta frameworks.
- Foster strong relationships with children, parents, and team members.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment.
- Collaborate with fellow educators to share ideas, best practices, and innovative approaches to learning.
Requirements:
- Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in Early Childhood Education or equivalent (Level 6 or higher an advantage).
- A genuine passion for working with young children and a commitment to their learning and well-being.
- Ideally, prior experience working in a childcare or early education setting.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of child protection regulations and a commitment to safeguarding children.
Why Tots Childcare?
Join a team where your contribution truly matters! At Tots Childcare, we value every educator’s input and support ongoing training to ensure our staff are at the forefront of early years education. We believe in creating an environment where not only children thrive, but educators too.
TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:
HOW TO APPLY:
If you’re ready to inspire and shape the next generation, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today by submitting your CV and cover letter to recruitment@tots.ie.
Tots Childcare is an equal opportunities employer, committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all staff and children.
Note: We appreciate all applications, but due to the volume of responses, we may not be able to get back to every candidate individually. If you do not hear from us within two weeks please consider your application unsuccessful this time. Thank you for your understanding!
CLOSING DATE: 31/03/2025
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ BENEFITS:
- Management Training
- Free Car Parking
- EAP Program
- Company events
Bright Eyes Childcare - Early Years Educators
LOCATION: Oldgrange Wood, Oldgrange, Monasterevin, Co. Kildare, W34 A440
JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*
We are looking for enthusiastic educators to join our expanding team.
We have positions in the following:
- Full day care room (2-6 years)
- AIM both full (30hours all year) and part time (15 hours term time)
- Afterschool Practitioner
A minimum of a major lavel 5 childcare award required for full day care and AIM roles however no qualifications needed for afterschool, training will be provided.
TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:
HOW TO APPLY: Please email your cv to brighteyeschildcare@hotmail.com
CLOSING DATE: 31/03/2025
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ BENEFITS:
- Non contact hours
- Free parking
- Discounted childcare
Gatelodge Childcare - AIM Support & School Age Childcare Practitioner
LOCATION: Green Road, The Curragh, Newbridge, Co. Kildare
JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*
AIM Support & School Age Childcare Practitioner required at Gatelodge Childcare.
The successful candidate will:
- Have minimum QQI level 6
- Have First Aid, manual handling and Always Children First Safeguarding training
- Be naturally warm and respectful towards children and their needs.
TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:
- Permanent
- Term Time Position
- 35 hours per week
HOW TO APPLY: Please email your CV’s to gatelodgechildcare@gmail.com
CLOSING DATE: 11/04/2025
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ BENEFITS:
Term time contract
Kidz Akademy - Early Years Practitioner
LOCATION: Hillcrest, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare R 56DK53
JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*
We are currently looking for passionate Childcare Practitioner's to come and join our team on a full time, permanent basis.
The successful candidate will be required to work on rotating rosters as we are open from 8am to 6pm.
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Create a loving environment for the children and be naturally warm and respectful towards their needs
- Plan activities on a daily basis Have the ability to liaise with parents on their children's progress and well-being
- Maximise outdoor activity and supervise same
- Implement quality early childhood curriculum & creative skills to develop age appropriate activities
- Have a good working knowledge of the Aistear curriculum
- Complete children's forms day to day
- Encourage children's toilet training
- Work as part of a team
The successful candidate must have a Minimum FETAC Level 5
TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:
- Full Time - Permanent - 40 hours per week
HOW TO APPLY: Email your CV to Siobhan at kidzakademycreche@gmail.com
CLOSING DATE: 07/03/2025
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ BENEFITS:
- Competitive hourly rate
- Employee Childcare discount
- Ongoing Training
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Extensive induction & training in Manual Handling & First Aid
Tiny Tots Preschool Leixlip - Early Years Educator
LOCATION: Leixlip, Co. Kildare
JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*
We are looking to recruit qualified and experienced Early Years Educators to join our team.
Requirements:
- Min QQI Level 5 Early Childhood Care & Education
- Garda Vetting will be carried out
TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:
- Part Time - Permanent - 16 hours per week
HOW TO APPLY: Please email your CV to tinytotsleixlip@gmail.com
CLOSING DATE: 28/03/2025
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ BENEFITS:
- Paid non contact hours
- Paid CPD
Tiny Tots Preschool Leixlip - Early Years Educator - Maternity Leave
LOCATION: Leixlip, Co. Kildare
JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*
We are looking to recruit qualified and experienced Early Years Educators to join our team.
Requirements:
- Min QQI Level 5 Early Childhood Care & Education
- Garda Vetting will be carried out
TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:
HOW TO APPLY: Please email your CV to tinytotsleixlip@gmail.com
CLOSING DATE: 28/03/2025
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ BENEFITS:
- Paid non contact hours
- Paid CPD
Play and Learn Childcare and Education - Early Childhood Educators
LOCATION: Newbridge, Co. Kildare
JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Play and Learn are recruiting for enthusiastic Early Childhood Educators to join our team in Newbridge Co Kildare.
We have two high quality services in the town - one full day care service and one preschool and afterschool service.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Employee Wellness programme which includes 24/7 access to financial & legal advisors and counsellors.
- Social club.
- A high-quality early years environment where staff are valued and rewarded for their invaluable role within the service.
What we require:
- A minimum QQI level 5 in Early Years qualification or equivalent.
- Level 7 or 8 QQI qualification an advantage and will receive top end of our pay-scale salary.
- A genuine love and interest for working with children.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- An ability to work as part of a team.
- An ability to work in partnership with parents and other educators within the centre to create a home from home environment.
TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:
Full Time, Permanent Position - 40 hours per week
HOW TO APPLY: Please email your CV to nicola@playandlearn.ie
CLOSING DATE: 31/03/2025
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ BENEFITS:
- Non contact hours
- Pay increments, health insurance benefit
- Free car parking
- Employee childcare places
- Paid CPD
- Christmas bonus
- Birthday day off, etc.
Punchestown Montessori School - AIM Practitioner
LOCATION: Punchestown Naas, Co. Kildare
JOB DESCRIPTION / MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*
A minimum QQI Level 5 or 6 is required for this position.
TEMPORARY / PERMANENT & HOURS PER WEEK:
15 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
HOW TO APPLY: Please call Gaye Mullen on 086 6005614 for further details.
CLOSING DATE: 20/05/2025
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ BENEFITS:
Please call Gaye Mullen on 086 6005614 for further details.