Busy Kids Creche are currently recruiting a Room Leader for their Creche based in Ennis Road, Limerick.

The Position is a Paer Time Permanent position, Monday – Friday.

Benefits of working for Busy Kids Creche:

• Employee Well-Being Program
• Career Progression
• Training and Development Provided
• Induction Training Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Employer Discount Arrangements

Role Summary: The Room Leader is dynamic and requires the ability to multi-task with a warm, caring and professional manner. They have a strong work ethic and team spirit. Responsible for implementing, organising and documenting the curriculum through continuous observations, planning and evaluation. Will follow the children’s emerging interests through a play based, educationally appropriate environment that meets the requirements of Aistear and Siolta.

Duties & Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Must have an in-depth practical and theoretical knowledge of Aistear, Siolta, & The Childcare Act (Early Years Service) Regulations 2016.
• Must plan, design and implement a play based child led curriculum which clearly demonstrates Aistear implemented in the environment.
• Must document Observations, planning, assessment and learning stories that demonstrate active play.
• Must ensure that all paperwork including roll books, sign in/out sheets, cleaning sheets, outdoor play sheets, accident reports are completed on a daily basis.
• Communication must be made to parents regarding their child on a daily basis.
• Continuous professional development Training or Early Years conferences must be undertaken three times per year.
• Must familiarise themselves with the Busy Kids Vision, Core Purpose and company Values and ensure that they are adhered to at all times.
• The room leader must familiarise themselves with Busy Kids policies and procedures and ensure that all policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.
• They must have the ability to work as part of a team, an ability to be innovative, a sincere and genuine love of children, must be self-motivated, must have good organisational skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must ensure the curriculum is adhered to at all times throughout the year

Education & Qualifications:

• Advanced Higher Level 8 Early Childhood Care & Education or equivalent.
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• Valid Manual Handling
• Children First

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 1 years post graduate experience
• Full working knowledge and experience of Dept of Education and Skills inspections
• Ability to work as part of a team, demonstrate innovation in practice.
• A passion and a commitment to working with young children

If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to join our team, please click 'Apply’ now.

All applications will be treated with the strictest of confidence.