EARLY YEARS LEAD EDUCATOR

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Safari Childcare Limited is seeking one Early Years Lead Educator for the premises located at Hamilton Gardens, Carnlough Road, Cabra, Dublin 7 Main Duties: Lead and supervise the daily operation of an Early Years room, ensuring high quality care and education for children. Plan, implement and evaluate age-appropriate learning activities in line with Aistear and Síolta frameworks. Guide, observe, support and supervise children in a safe, caring and inclusive environment. Monitor children's progress and development through observations and assessments. Maintain records of children's learning and development and communicate progress to parents/guardians. Ensure observations and learning activities are linked to Aistear themes and support individual development plans. Support, mentor and supervise Early Years Educators and students within the room. Ensure compliance with the Child Care Act 1991, Early Years Services Regulations 2016, Children First guidelines, and service policies and procedures. Maintain required room records, accident reports, attendance registers and other documentation. Promote positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and external professionals. Conduct risk assessments and ensure health, safety and welfare standards are maintained at all times. Participate in staff meetings, training programmes and professional development activities. Requirements: Must hold an Irish or recognised Level 6 qualification (or higher) in Early Childhood Care and Education or equivalent recognised qualification. Job Details: Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time,39 Annual Salary: €36,605