Playgroup Leader

Job
Title: Playgroup
Leader

Employer: Positive Ideas Limited T/A HighCare
Childcare

Location: HighCare Childcare, An Caisleán,
Ballincollig, Cork, P31 X304

Salary: €36,605-€39,520 p.a.

Hours: 39 hours per week

Job Summary

HighCare Childcare is a purpose-built early years facility
in Ballincollig, Co. Cork. We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and
motivated Playgroup Leader to join our team.

The successful candidate will provide quality early
childhood care and education for children aged 1 to 6 years, supporting their
learning, development and wellbeing in a safe, caring and stimulating
environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide
  high-quality care and education for children aged 1 to 6 years.
  
• Plan
  and deliver age-appropriate play and learning activities.
  
• Support
  children's learning, development and wellbeing through daily activities.
  
• Ensure
  the safety, health and welfare of all children in your care.
  
• Assist
  in planning and implementing the curriculum in line with the Aistear and
  Síolta frameworks.
  
• Observe
  children's progress and maintain appropriate records.
  
• Build
  positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
  
• Maintain
  a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
  
• Follow
  all childcare policies, safeguarding procedures and health and safety
  requirements.
  
• Participate
  in team meetings and ongoing training.
  

• QQI/FETAC
  Level 6 or higher (or equivalent recognised qualification) in Early
  Childhood Care and Education.
  
• Experience
  working with children aged 1 to 6 years in an early years setting.
  
• Knowledge
  of the Aistear and Síolta frameworks.
  
• Excellent
  spoken and written English.
  
• Strong
  communication and organisational skills with the ability to work as part
  of a team.
  
• First
  Aid or Children First training and experience in planning play-based
  learning activities would be an advantage.