Lead Early Years Educator (20h) - Growth & CPD

Early Years Educator (20 Hours)- Kilcock

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 20

Location: Brayton Park, Kildar

Salary: €16 to €17.14 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)

About the Role

At Tigers Childcare, we create exceptional environments where children thrive through play, exploration and meaningful relationships. The role of Early Years Educator involves delivering high-quality early years care and education, leading your room and team to support children's holistic development, and ensuring curriculum planning aligns with Aistear and Siolta.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead and mentor the child care team.
• Plan and implement learning experiences aligned with national curriculum standards.
• Maintain compliance, quality standards and a culture of professionalism, inclusion, safety and care.

Required Qualifications

• Fetac Level 5 (or recognised equivalent) in Early Childhood Care and Education.
• Experience in a childcare role (preferred).
• Passion for working with children, reliability, empathy and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience applying Aistear and Siolta in practice.
• Interest in continued growth within a values driven childcare setting.

What the Role Offers You

• Meaningful contribution to early years development and centre success.
• Supportive colleagues and a genuinely values led culture.
• Opportunities for growth through CPD and learning.
• A role where your care, detail and professionalism are valued.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate: €16 to €17.14.
• 30 paid holiday days (including bank holidays).
• 10% discount on HSF Health Plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Educational Assistance Programme.
• CPD and career development opportunities.
• Onboarding induction, colleague appreciation days, and quarterly paid team meetings.
• Break room facilities and on site parking.

Tigers Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

All roles are subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks in line with regulatory requirements and Tigers Childcare's Safeguarding Policy.