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Job description

Due to expansion of our Lis na Dara Creche we are seeking for professional and qualified person to join our team as a Early Years Centre Manager. Our Services believe in providing a fun, loving and enjoyable play-based curriculum where children are supported and valued in their growth and development. We continue to develop and promote good quality practice. We highly value the voice of the child, partnership with parents and believe in an inclusive, emergent, child led curriculum guided by Aistear & Sìolta our national frameworks for early childhood education and care in Ireland.

Why Join Us?

Company Growth: We are expanding and looking for a dedicated individual to lead our team into the future.

Exciting Opportunity: Take charge of a dynamic and engaging environment where children learn, grow, and play every day.

What We Offer:

Supportive Environment: Join a team of passionate professionals who are committed to providing the best care for children.

Professional Development: We believe in investing in our staff. Grow your skills and career with ongoing training opportunities.

Requirements for Creche manager:

Education & Qualifications:

Must hold a minimum Level 6 qualification in Childcare.

Desirable:

Level 7/8 qualification in Childcare.

Relevant Qualification in supervision of childcare facility.

Skills and Experience:

A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in crèche facility.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A proven level of computer literacy.

Ability to provide exceptional customer service and handle complaints professionally

Applicants must be outgoing, friendly, have a genuine love of children and strong work ethic

The role would entail responsibility for:

Duties & Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

Operational:

Must ensure the service operates to full capacity through efficient enquiry tracking and follow us to maximise enrolment and occupancy uptake.

Efficiently manage the registration of all new children in line with company registration policies and procedures.

To work with Support Office ensuring all financial aspects of the role are completed within time scales and to agreed quality standards.

To operate within financial budgets, liaising with Creche Coordinator and Financial Director

Health and Safety

Responsible for establishing highest standards of a health & safety maintaining secure environments for children and staff at all times. Develop and implement safety systems in line with Tusla regulations. Ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained at all times.

To ensure that the building is in excellent condition at all times in compliance with the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016, the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act 2005, and in line with company Policies and Procedures.

To develop and manage Fire Safety procedures in conjunction with the Management committee for the service as laid down by the Fire Safety Act 1997 and Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016. This will include organizing monthly fire drills, staff training and keeping and maintaining accurate records, carry out risk assessment and update safety statements as required.

Staff Management

To develop and maintain best practice, child centred, play based standards as outlined in Siolta, the national quality framework, Aistear the national Curriculum Framework and the Child Care Act 1991 (Early Years Services) Regulations 2016.

To ensure that quality standards are maintained in relation to the professionalism of staff as set out in the standards established by Busy Kids.

To be an advocate for the Busy Kids values and embed values based culture within the organisation through identifying and acknowledging employee examples of demonstrated value based behaviours.

To assume responsibility for employee engagement including recruitment of new employees, employee induction and orientation, continued professional development training, employee supervision and support, and annual employee development plan (EDP) in conjunction with company policies and procedures. Participate in the recruitment process and internal promotion of employees within Busy Kids

Responsible for employee engagement including Probationary reviews, annual EDP, performance management and maintaining records of same. Establish, monitor and implement a pro-active absence management plan with corrective action where agreed standards are not being maintained by employees.

Performance management of students on placement throughout the year in conjunction with relevant supervisors providing relevant feedback to students and Colleges, completing reports as required.

Supporting Parents

To implement an effective communication system with parents/guardians, to include a parent viewings and induction meetings and provision for regular parent/carer meetings, in line with company Policies and Procedures. Meet parents as necessary to discuss children’s progress.

Keep parents informed regularly about changes i.e. fees, holidays and general news about the services.

Business Development/Public Relations

Play a leading role in developing business on behalf of the crèche through networking with relevant multi-disciplinary agencies, schools, County Childcare Committees, Early Childhood Ireland and other associations who may assist in the development of crèche services.

Implement creche strategy through regulatory compliance, providing high quality care with Tusla and Pobal compliance at inspections.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From €18.11 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

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