The Community After Schools Project is recruiting a Team Leader to lead one of our After Schools Projects. This contracts is for 30hr per week Monday to Friday in the afternoons and some mornings. These posts offer a competitive salary subject to level of qualification, a supportive working environment and opportunities to engage in further training and CPD.

• The positions are subject to Garda Vetting and two references
• Minimum qualification of level 7 in Early Years Education.
• Minimum of one year experience in an early year’s setting is essential.
• Experience of leadership will be an advantage
• To provide supervision to team members
• To attend meetings with the leadership team
• To monitor and improve quality of the service
• A sound working knowledge of Síolta & Aistear
• Understand the Pobal funding system and requirements
• An inclusive approach to practice
• An understanding and knowledge of the National Quality Framework and of all aspects of operating a quality early years environment
• A knowledge and understanding of child protection and the duties and responsibilities underlined in Children First and up to date certification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• An ability to work in collaboration with other Educators
• Be naturally warm and respectful towards children & their needs and interests
• Be passionate regarding the delivery of a quality Early Years’ experience for all children
• Be able to successfully follow a play based/emergent curriculum.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of various pedagogical approaches
• Be passionate regarding outdoor play and the implementation of a nature pedagogy
• A firm belief in inclusion and adapting individual practice to ensure the best individual outcomes for all children
• Promote each child’s development and learning;
• Work with the local community
• Work as part of a team;
• Keep children safe;
• Support children’s transition into and from ECEC settings;
• Be aware of the impact their practice has on children for whom they have responsibility;
• Recognise the different cultural and social backgrounds of children;
• Work with all families including those who may have different values and attitudes; and treat all children and families with respect.
• This post has a 6 month’s probationary period
• 7 days paid sick leave after probation

CASPR is an equal opportunity employer
Canvassing will result in disqualification from the competition
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term
Pay: €17.00-€20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Sick pay

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 7 in Early Years Education (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details