Childcare Practitioner – Afterschool

We are currently recruiting for the position of a Childcare Practitioner in our Afterschool Room (1:30pm-5:30/6pm) here at Home From Home Childcare in Ratoath, County Meath. We are looking for a dedicated, energetic & motivated person who is committed to providing an excellent standard of care and education to the children in our service. Part-time hours= 20/22 hours weekly.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum FETAC Level 5 in Childcare qualification or equivalent
Experience in childcare is desirable, but not necessary.
First Aid, Manual Handling, Tusla Children First, an advantage.
Excellent organisational & communication skills.
Ability to work well within a team.
Sincere and genuine love of children.
Candidates must provide 2 x written references and copy of qualification certificates
Candidate details will be submitted for Garda Vetting.

Role Description:

Day to day childcare tasks will be outlined in more detail upon application.
To ensure a safe, secure, and healthy environment for the care, safety and welfare of the children.
Actively engage the children in developmentally appropriate learning activities to facilitate the development of each child.
Promote and help maintain an organised, clean, safe & well-equipped learning environment.
Observe and record children’s progress.
To communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff alike.
Meet established policies and procedures, creating an environment of best practice.