Jobs Board
WCCC now provide a Jobs Board service for all early years and school age childcare services in our county.
We can advertise your vacancies on our Facebook page and here on our website.
If you would like us to advertise your vacancies please contact us at 0404-64455 or send your advert to info@wccc.ie
Job vacancies
19th September
12th September
Jellybeans, Arklow
We are currently looking for a new member to join our Jellybeans team! 🤩🤩🤩
An ideal candidate would include the following skills & qualities;
*minimum level 5/6 in early childhood education 🎓
*A passion for working with children is a MUST! ❤️
*observant 👀👂
*caring 🤗🤗
*fun & creative 🎨🎶
*a team player 👫👭👬
*organised & punctual ✅
>All CVs should be emailed to:
jellybeansknockmore@gmail.com 💌
GOOD LUCK TO ALL APPLICANTS! 🍀🍀🍀
29th August
We are looking for a fun, caring and passionate Pre-school Room Leader to join our team in Rathnew.
This is a part time, morning position and for 20 – 25 hours a week.
Candidates must be qualified with a minimum of level 6 in Childcare and have experience of working in a Pre-school environment.
Duties and responsibilities will be discussed at the interview stage. Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter to lros.wicklow@gmail.com.
We cant wait to hear from you!
22nd August
Job title: Montessori teacher
Location: Carlow
Location Details: Littlewood Hall, Coolkenno, Tullow, Co. Carlow
Job Type: Part time Contract
Description:
Wise Owls Montessori is a sessional service providing excellent care and education for the children in our local community. We require a qualified, experienced Preschool Teacher to join our team of professionals. The successful candidate must have a Childcare Qualification with a minimum of Fetac Level 6 in Early Childhood Care & Education. The role of the job is to run the day to day operations of the Montessori room with also having full responsibility for the children within the service. Using the Montessori Method of teaching as the curriculum and incorporating play into the day for the children. Developing a curriculum based on the children’s emergent interests. First Aid and Manuel Handling would be preferred but is not required. Duties will include:
- Assist in planning in advance & Implementing the daily activities of the Montessori Group
- Assisting with the documentation of the Montessori Curriculum, Progress & Lesson Plans Using the Siolta Standards & Aistear Themes in the Classroom Providing Total Care for Children in the group
- Ensuring the overall Safety & Well Being of the Children
- Ensuring a good standard of Hygiene & Safety
- Ensuring that equipment is well maintained & safe to use
- Maintaining Daily Records & Recording Observations
- Communicating with Parents
- Attend Staff Meetings when required
- Attend Training Sessions when required
- Adhere to all Policies & Procedures including the Montessori Health & Safety Policy
- Assist in the daily cleaning routine of the Montessori which will include movement of materials from room as the school is based within a community hall.
- Administer Medication to children if and when required and record details
Please send a cover note and C.V. to wiseowlsmontessori@gmail.com on or before Friday the 26th August 2022.
Closing Date: 26-08-2022
15th August
Little Explorers Childcare is currently accepting job applications for full and part time:
❖ Childcare Professionals
across our purpose built centres in Greystones and Newtownmountkennedy, County Wicklow.
Applicants should be fun loving, energetic and enthusiastic about early years care and education, should hold minimum Level 5 QQI or equivalent in Childcare and be available between the hours of 7am and 6.30pm Monday to Friday.
We respect and reward our team in accordance with qualifications and experience.
Competitive Pay Scale offering between €13 – €16 per hour as a starting salary depending on each individual’s qualifications and experience.
Come enjoy lots of perks of working in a dynamic team, such as:
* free parking * free uniforms * paid Christmas and summer parties * special birthday treats * recognition programme including employee of the month and team of the quarter * personal development opportunities * training support * Staff treat days * a management team who supports and values you and the work you do * beautiful purpose built childcare centres * salary scale * staff childcare discount scheme * seasonal surprises and treats * lots more besides……..
Come join our amazing team where early years educators are valued and appreciated!!
Please email your CV and cover letter to seniormanager@littleexplorers.ie if you are interested and meet the criteria!
11th August
ROOM LEADER/ASSISTANT
- We are looking for a Room Leader or Assistant to work alongside our very experienced Team.
- The hours are 09.00 to 14.00, Monday to Friday throughout the ECCE calendar year.
- Applicants must hold a minimum childcare qualification of Fetac level 5 (Assistant) or Fetac level 7 (Leader)
- Experience desired but not necessary
- Part-time: 25 hours per week
- Job Type: Part-time, Contract
- Apply to join our team by sending your cv to hello@knockeevin.ie
2nd August
Montessori / Childcare Practitioner (5mth Contract)
Enniskerry Montessori & Afterschool Care require an experienced, caring, creative and dynamic teacher to join our small team to cover maternity leave from Setptember’22 to January’23.
For more information click here
26th July
AIM Support Role – Roundwood
Roundwood Community Preschool are recruiting for an AIM support role. Join a great team of Early Years Educators, working within a friendly and supportive community.
Schedule:
- Academic year; 2022/23
- morning session, 9.30am – 12.30am, part-time
- Monday – Friday.
Job Purpose:
To facilitate an inclusive environment, ensuring all children can fully participate in the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme. To act as a positive role model and implement a high-quality Montessori/play-based curriculum under the guidance of the national quality frameworks Aistear and Síolta, both indoors and outdoors. To work as a crucial part of the preschool team to guide, observe/record, and supervise children in a safe and caring environment.
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
- To follow the policies and procedures of the service at all times.
- To conduct observations, learning stories and daily records.
- To contribute to the planning and implementation of holistic curriculum goals; addressing emotional, social and cognitive development
- To organise materials and resources to ensure that they reflect the children’s emerging interests and abilities.
- To implement a Montessori and play-based curriculum that models positive dispositions and supports learning progression for all children.
- To develop and support parental involvement strategies
- Adhere to Children First; National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children.
- To perform other reasonable and relevant duties as may be required
Person Specification:
- Commitment to high-quality early years education
- To work in collaboration with a dedicated team
- Be highly motivated, with the ability to take initiative
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A professional, enthusiastic, kind and friendly disposition
- Flexible and adaptable
- Garda Vetting will be required as part of the recruitment process
Qualifications and Experience
- A minimum of FETAC Level 5 in Early Years Education. Advanced certificate or degree is preferable.
- Strong understanding and experience in Early Childhood Education
Please email your CV to roundwoodpreschool@gmail.com
20th July
Assistant Manager, Greystones
Always Active Afterschool Club, Greystones (operating from Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath)
Now Hiring – Assistant Manager School Age Service
Term Time only – Monday-Friday (job-share option available)
Operating from Gaelscoil na gCloch Liath, Greystones, Co. Wicklow
Start: End of August
If you would like to learn more about this role please contact: june@alwaysactive.club
4th July
Wicklow Montessori Primary School, Wicklow Town
Wicklow Montessori Primary School is currently recruiting a qualified and highly motivated Pre-School Assistant.
Skills & Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have a minimum of QQI Level 5
Must be motivated and a team player
The ideal candidate will have experience working with preschool aged children in an ECCE environment
Hours:
Monday – Friday 8.30 am – 1pm
Please send applications to: secretary@wicklowmontessorischool.ie by Friday 15th July.
1st July
Ashvale Creche, Wicklow Town are recruiting for an Early year’s practitioner who is highly motivated and fun loving, who is also willing to work in friendly team environment. We run a home from home service with large outdoor spaces.
Ideal candidate must have Level 7 or Level 8 in Early Years. Full time position.
Apply now to join our team please send your CV by email to care@ashvalecreche.ie
30th June
Little Poppets, Kilcoole
Little Poppets are recruiting for Full time staff members and Part time staff
Full time hours 40 hours
Part time hours 25-35 hours.
Part time hours can be discussed at meeting
Job vacancies in our Wobbler room age 9 months to 2 years plus
There is an option for covering in other rooms also.
We are looking for somebody who is reliable, motivated and who is outgoing, bubbly and a Gra for children with lots of energy .
Skills and Education
The successful candidate must have a minimum of QQI Level 5 and experience in Early years education and care.
Must be motivated and a Team player
Must have an understanding of Aistear and Siolta and what is going on in Childcare
This position is available from Mid July but would be willing to take on as of immediate affect as Introductory.
Holiday pay and Sick pay are given
Salary is negotiable
Please apply with a cv to Sacha at littlepoppetscreche@gmail.com
or by phone on 012011986 / 0873206332
20th June
John Scottus Preschool, Bray
John Scottus Preschool Old Conna is seeking a Manager, Assistant and Lead Educator for their service.
Manager: Service has 22 children, and 3 staff members. Length of day to be discussed at interview.
Lead Educator: Number of children 22 Length of day 8:30am – 3:30pm
Assistant : Number of children 22 Length of day 8:30 -13.30
Please send covering letter and CV to mtelford@johnscottus.ie
References required and please email to above address
15th June
Castle Kidz, Newcastle
Castle Kidz is a small service in Newcastle, Co Wicklow offering preschool and afterschool care. We are a friendly community based setting providing a home from home environment. In response to demand we are planning to increase our afterschool numbers and recruit another team member.
This is an afternoon, term time position with some flexibility with hours and days. We are looking for someone with experience of school age children and preferably with at least a level 5 qualification in childcare. You will need to be fun-loving and creative with a positive attitude.
If you would like to work in a pleasant environment with great working conditions, sick pay and competitive salary rates, send your CV and a cover letter to parishcastlekidz@gmail.com or call 087-7216929 for more information.
14th June
The Village Montessori School, Kilcoole
Looking for an enthusiastic, warm, friendly Montessori Childcare Assistant with level 5 minimum to work in a small, homely Montessori classroom.
Must have excellent spoken and written English. Montessori experience beneficial but not essential.
Good knowledge of Aister/Siolta and Childcare Regulations. Candidate to have child protection/ paediatric first-aid and be able to start end of August. Competitive salary.
Term time contract. Hours 9-12.30 Monday to Friday. 2 references required and Garda vetting will apply.
Please apply with C.V.to thevillagemontessori@mail.com
13th June
Tinkerbell Community Pre-school Limited, Kiltegan are looking to recruit an experienced Childcare Practitioner.
This position is Room Leader.
Must have a minimum Level 6 in Early Childcare & Education.
Hours : 9.30am to 12.30pm Monday to Friday
Start date 23/08/2022
Please send CV to Mary at maryan2286@yahoo.ie
10th June
Coillte Academy Preschool based on the Herbert Road in Bray – are looking for an experienced childcare practitioner to join their team from the end of August. Term time ECCE position.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with preschool aged children in an ECCE environment.
You must have a minimum level 5 QQI childcare qualification to apply.
The candidate will begin working in our afternoon ECCE session alongside another colleague delivering the ECCE program 12.30pm to 3.30pm with an option of extending hours as the year progresses. A creative caring professional is required with a positive can do attitude.
Our setting is an inclusive one with a beautiful garden and purpose built bright interior, our existing staff have been with us for several years and we have a great comradeship . We are looking forward to welcoming someone new to our expanding team and can guarantee a very pleasant working experience for the right candidate.
Please send a covering letter stating what you can bring to the service along with a copy of your cv at your earliest convenience. Applications by email only to carolberkeley998@gmail.com
We look forward to hearing from you www.facebook.com/coillteacademypreschool
27th May
St. Gerard’s Montessori is currently recruiting a qualified and highly motivated Pre-School Assistant.
Skills & Qualifications:
The successful candidate must have a minimum of QQI level 5.
Must be motivated and a team player.
Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am-5pm
Applications to: junior@stgerards.ie
26th May
KangaKare, Arklow
Due to the ever increasing demand on Childcare we are expanding our Arklow team
FULL TIME POSITIONS
Kangakare are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated and caring Early Year’s Practitioner to join our busy expanding team.
All candidates must email CV & Cover letter
Qualifications: Recognised Childcare certificate Minimum QQI level 5 & Some work experience necessary.
• Day to day responsibility for children attending the service, including their development care.
• Assisting with planning, reviewing implementing activities/lesson plans appropriate to individual and group needs.
• Working cooperatively with parents and senior staff
• Organising, presenting and caring for equipment and materials as requested by management team.
• Being vigilant for signs of abuse and neglect and development delay and ensuring any concerns of this nature are bought to the attention of the management team immediately and in the strictest confidence.
• Observing all procedures as required in terms of care and control, safety and good childcare practice, and ensuring relevant others (students, volunteers, parents and visitors) are made aware of and observe same as appropriate.
• Assisting with preparing regular and specific records/reports as required.
• Participation in the work reviews and meetings and contributing to the development of the service.
• Ensuring correct forms have been completed before administering medication as required.
• Assisting with maintaining an up to date record of each child’s attendance and contact details.
• Assisting with any outings that may be arranged and ensuring correct forms have been signed by parents to allow children to attend outings.
• Assisting with evaluating and implementing development programs as necessary to ensure all children’s development needs have been met.
• Ensuring the children’s environment is clean, hygienic and safe, in compliance with preschool regulations 2006.
• Ensuring all equipment is clean, hygienic and safe to use and disposing of any broken or unsafe equipment as necessary.
• Ensuring yourself and all other staff are aware of emergency procedures e.g. fire drills
• Attending training courses and completing work on time as directed by your course tutor and manager.
• Any other duties that may be required in relation to the duties of the position. This job description will be reviewed and regularly and updated if required.
Person specification:
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Good flexibility to stay longer hours if necessary, communication skills and team work.
• Approachable and friendly personality.
• Commitment to child & quality led childcare and preschool education practice
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to recognize and contribute to team support & positive staff morale.
Job Types: Full-time, New-Grad, Permanent
Salary: €13.00-€15.00 per hour
E-mail: infoarklow@kangakare.ie
6th May
Ashvale Creche, Wicklow Town is looking for enthusiastic, qualified and highly motivated early educator.
Our employees are valued and respected and are vital in providing outstanding childcare and early years education in a caring environment.
Skills & Qualifications:
- The successful candidate must have a minimum of QQI level 5 and experience in early years education and care.
- Must be motivated and a team player
- Working within the hours of 7.30am and 6.00pm 40 hrs per week
Hours: 40 per week
Manager: Riona Long
Email: care@ashvalecreche.ie
