Early Years Educator - Apple Blossom

About Kids Inc

Kids Inc has been delivering early years and afterschool care for over 25 years and operates across Ireland. Its approach centres on helping children learn through sports and creative activities, supported by a strict no-screen-time policy. The organisation runs 4 creches and preschool services in Dublin, along with more than 60 onsite breakfast and afterschool care programmes nationwide.

Role overview

The Rathfarnham centre is seeking a qualified Childcare Practitioner / Early Years Educator to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. The ideal person will be caring, upbeat, dependable, and comfortable working collaboratively while representing Kids Inc values.

Key duties

• Build and maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging setting for children.
• Respond to children’s overall needs by observing their behaviour and interactions, noting their interests, and planning activities that extend their learning.
• Supervise, educate, and care for children while supporting their physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development.
• Use meals and mealtimes as chances to encourage social learning and development.
• Track children’s development and nurture positive relationships with parents and guardians.
• Keep the environment clean, safe, and well ordered in line with company health and safety standards and relevant regulations.

What is offered

• Education assistance support.
• Strong opportunities for career growth.
• Ongoing professional development through in-house and third-party certified training.
• Benefits including bike-to-work, tax-saver travel, and travel expense support.
• 24/7 employee wellbeing assistance for mental and financial support.
• 23 days of annual leave plus 10 public holidays.
• Discounted childcare fees for employees.
• Referral reward scheme.
• Time in lieu.
• Staff incentives and recognition initiatives such as employee-of-the-month programmes.
• Quarterly company events.

Candidate profile

Applicants should have a positive attitude, genuine care for children, flexibility, teamwork skills, a willingness to learn, and strong communication in English.

Qualifications and preferred experience

• A minimum QQI Level 5 childcare qualification, or another qualification recognised on the DCEDIY approved list.
• Fluent English and strong communication skills.
• Full flexibility to work and a strong team spirit.
• A positive outlook and a sincere interest in working with children.
• Adaptability and readiness to learn new skills.
• Previous experience in a creche or childcare setting is preferred.
• First Aid, Manual Handling, or Food Safety training is an advantage.

Additional requirements

Successful candidates must complete Garda Vetting and provide a valid police certificate if they have lived outside Ireland for more than 6 months since turning 18.

Application note

This role is based in Dublin 6, County Dublin, Ireland and is a full-time onsite permanent position.