
Childcare Practitioner Job Description:
Responsible to/ Supported by Manager / Childcare Supervisor
Job Summary:
The Childcare Practitioner will work closely with, and support the Childcare Supervisor & Centre Manager in ensuring the competent delivery of a high-quality daily childcare programme
Responsibilities will include:
To provide an ongoing day-to-day support/supervision to the other staff in the Pre-School, Daycare, Crèche and After-Schools Sections
To ensure the constant safety of the pre-school, daycare, crèche and after-schools environment and of the children, parents and staff in accordance with the Policies and Procedures Manual of Macroom FRC
To ensure quality of service and the safety of children in our care and staff in our employ and to ensure service compliance with all relevant legislation.
To promote the ethos of equality and respect informing all areas childcare in our service.
To determine, prepare, document and deliver a programme and curriculum of activities providing for the holistic development of children.
To maintain records in accordance with Macroom FRC Policies and Procedures and ensuring appropriate levels of confidentiality at all times.
To understand and promote and model best practice in childcare through participation in childcare networks and ongoing training.
To alert the Childcare Supervisor to any matters that may compromise the delivery of a high-quality pre-school and crèche programme.
To develop systems to facilitate opportunities for parents, volunteers and student involvement.
To keep up to date records of: Daily register of attendance
Staff Rostering
Records of each child
Accident/incident book
Fire drills
- Must have at least a level 5 qualification in childcare or equivalent if trained outside of Ireland – National Framework of Qualifications | Quality and Qualifications Ireland. Recognition will be given for additional relevant qualifications.
- Must demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the operation of a childcare facility along with relevant experience within a childcare setting.
- Must demonstrate an ability to handle situations of a difficult nature in a calm and organised fashion, which could arise in a childcare setting.
- Must show an ambition and commitment to further developing and improving the work of the Centre towards the provision of enhanced services to the local community.
- Must demonstrate an adequate level of administration skills
Candidate Requirements:
Minimum Qualification:Level 5 (incl Leaving Certificate/ Leaving Certificate Applied/ Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme) – National Framework of Qualifications | Quality and Qualifications Ireland
Additional Skills:HACCP
Languages: English B2-Upper intermediate
Ability Skills:Administration, Personal/Social Care
Competency Skills:Priority Planning, Teamwork
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EURES poradca: Ing. Iveta Petruňová
Email: iveta.petrunova@upsvr.gov.sk
Telefón: 041/2440 316