Childcare Practitioner (Part Time)

Park Academy Childcare are currently seeking experienced Early Years Educators to join our fantastic team based in Sandyford, Dublin.

This is a part time position, from 7:30am to 2pm. To cover a Maternity Leave until 15th January 2026.

The Role

• To ensure the provision of a quality service to children and parents
• To work as part of a team and liaise with other team members & team leaders
• To come up with new ideas and activities to encourage learning with the children
• To liaise with parents/guardians of the children and keep them informed of their children’s day
• To report all areas of concern to the team leader/manager
• To participate in themed days within the crèche when needed
• To co-operate with Park Academy TUSLA Early Years Inspectors

Working hours

• Full time position: From 7.30am to 2pm, only Monday to Friday.

Qualifications and Requirements

• All applicants must have minimum QQI / FETAC Level 5. All other qualifications must be recognised by the DCYA.
• All applicants must be eligible to work full time in Ireland.
• We are eager to find a candidate with a genuine passion towards Early Years. The perfect candidate would be hardworking, ambitious, creative and a real team player
• Additional experience and qualifications are highly desirable. Garda Vetting (and international police clearance if having lived outside of Ireland for more than 6 months) will also be required.

Benefits

• Assistance with Accommodation
• We celebrate our staff with "Love Your Team Week" every year, where we recognise the amazing work our team does.
• More than 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Closed for the Christmas Week
• We celebrate various international days throughout the year (Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter) with gifts for staff.
• Birthdays and Anniversaries Celebrations
• Internal Training
• Sick Pay
• Uniform Provided
• Access to discounted health insurance
• Employee and team of the quarter award
• Regular performance reviews
• Social Events
• Free Parking
• Employee Assistance programme
• Educational Assistance programme
• Employee referral Bonus €500 for person referring candidate and €250 for person referred

**Please note, applications will only be accepted for those who hold a Degree/Qualification in Childcare or related Discipline**

Job Types: Part-time, Specified-purpose

Pay: €15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Relocation assistance
• Sick pay
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Childcare qualification (min. Level 5) (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person