Happy Christmas from Bright Horizons Come join our Team of Childcare Professionals in the New Year
Due to ongoing Development Growth we have availability for Childcare Professionals in our Childcare Centres Bright Horizons, is the leading provider of employer sponsored early care and education, we have 600 Childcare Centres worldwide, and we have 12 Childcare Centres in Ireland. Our respect for young children and their teachers creates an atmosphere of caring, delight and wonder that makes every Bright Horizons Childcare Centre a stimulating place where children, as well as careers, flourish. From spacious state of the art facilities to the very latest in equipment,curriculum, resources, and support, we provide our Early Childhood Care and Education Professionals with the framework they need to achieve their goals as early childhood educators. We currently have the following opportunities to join our Childcare Team: Ashbourne PreSchool Teacher 5 days per week. Blanchardstown Deputy Manager {maternity cover} Baby Room Nursery Nurse {maternity cover commences Dec 2011} Bank Staff Balgriffin Full Time Babyroom Childcare Professional Full Time Toddler Room Childcare Professional Leopardstown Full Time Baby Room Childcare Professional Afterschool Childcare Professional (1 - 6 each day). Full Time Preschool Childcare Professional Nutgrove Full Time Baby Room Nursery Nurse {maternity cover commences Jan 2010} Eastpoint Full Time Toddler Room Childcare Professional Drogheda Full Time Childcare Professional Applicant Requirements: * Proven track record in working within a team * Strong leadership skills * Must be fluent in written and oralEnglish * Minimum qualification of Fetac Level 5 * Professional attitude MAJOR FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES —
Staff/Child Interactions: Communicate and interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully. Encourage and model appropriate behaviour and expectations. Beattentive, flexible, and supportive of children and their families. Practice positive discipline techniques.
Curriculum: Assist with the design and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum, materials, activities, and environments on a daily basis that provides a balance. Demonstrate respect for diversity, independence, and creativity. Provide choice and maintain flexibility. Assist in the documentation of children’s accomplishments. Staff/Parent Interactions: Acknowledge and respond to all parents and visitors in a friendly, courteous, and professionaldemeanour. Invite input on child’s development and care. Communicate daily including meetings, events, and meetings. Health/Safety/Nutrition: Supervise children, following all safety and health policies and procedures and knowing the number of children in group at all times. Maintain ratios. Keep environment safe, organised, and accessible to children. Complete appropriate paperwork.
Professionalism: Maintain confidentiality. Ensure continuity of care and attend all required meetings/training. Demonstrate knowledge and flexibility of child care practices, continuing ongoingprofessional growth.
Teamwork: Establish and maintain a relationship of cooperation and respect. Participate in room and Centre responsibilities. Participate in teaching team, communicating directly and resolving conflicts quickly and professionally. We offer our employees a competitivesalary and benefits package which includes • Ongoing training • Career development opportunities • Annual Appraisals with salary increment • Loyalty programme • Succession Planning and a Fun place to work!
Or apply with CV and Cover Letter Applicants must supply acceptable character references and be in a position to obtain Garda clearance. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT US VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW. BRIGHTHORIZONS. IE For Further information please contact Geraldine Canny on 087 9555234 We donot require the assistance of agencies
Bright Horizons employees provide child care and early education to families and employers throughout Ireland, the UK and North America. Bright Horizons not only strives to create an unmatched workplace culture but also works withemployers to provide programmes that enable those organisations to achieve their goals while providing their employees with an important balance between their personal and professional lives. Contact: Geraldine Canny Address: College Business Technology Park Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland Tel: 087 9555234 Website: brighthorizons. ie
