Afterschool assistant Adare at Step By Step… · Adare

THIS POSITION DOES NOT OFFER WORK SPONSERSHIP

Due to expansion of our service we are recruiting:

2 School Age Co-ordinators for 20 hours a week permanent. 2pm to 6pm Monday to Friday. Candidates must be enthusiastic and work well as part of a team and also individually.

Role Summary:

Promote and maintain an organised, clean, safe, well equipped and culturally sensitive learning environment, observe and record children's progress. Establish and maintain professional relationships and communication with children, their families and staff that are based on respect, equality, diversity and confidentially.

Demonstrate a commitment to provide high quality care and meet established policies and procedures. Create an environment of best practice.

Duties & Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• plan, implement and asses the children's daily learning, activities and development based on their interests and neds, being flexible to change based on interests, attitude's and needs of the children both on an induvial and group basis
• Express and deliver initiative and creativity in the planning, organising and communication of all activities, programmes and educational frameworks.
• Participate in the evaluation of the programmes on a regular basis to ensure the needs of the children are being met to the best of our ability.
• Establish and maintain professional relationship with all children, their families and colleagues that are based on respect, equality, diversity and confidentially.
• Report any concerns/complaints to the supervisor/manager (verbally or in writing) and act as ana advocate for all children and employees when required.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary agencies and professionals within the sector, promoting the welfare of children.
• Maintain indoor and outdoor play and dining areas in a neat, presentable and hygienic state.
• Support and assist the management team during internal and external audits/inspections

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant experience in childcare desirable
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A desire to learn progr4essively throughout your career due to the nature of the industry
• Genuine passion for childcare and working with young children
• Work well as part of a team and on own initiative

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term

Pay: €15.00-€17.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Will you commute to Adare county Limerick for this job.

Education:

• Leaving Certificate (required)

Experience:

• professional Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Do you have a valid Irish drivers licence and a car (required)
• QQI level 5 (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person