Early Years Educator - Ozanam House Dublin (Permanent Full Time)
Location: Ozanam House, Mountjoy Square
Salary range: €33,758.89 per annum
Experience: QQI Level 7 or higher qualification in Early Childhood Care and Education
Closing date: Wed, 23 Jul 2025
Description:
SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.
The Role:
We are currently looking to recruit a permanent full-time Early Years Educator to join our Children & Family team in Ozanam House, Mountjoy Square, Dublin. The post holder will have responsibility for leading daily activities for pre-school and after-school children, supporting their wellbeing, learning, and development in line with Aistear and Siolta. The role involves planning and delivering creative programmes, building strong relationships with parents and families, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring a safe, caring environment that promotes each child’s holistic growth while working collaboratively as part of a dedicated team. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required
Qualifications
• QQI Level 7 or higher in Early Childhood Care
Experience
• At least 2 years of professional experience of working directly with pre-school children in an early years setting
• Good knowledge of underlying principles in early years education including Aistear and Siolta
• Experience of working with this age group in a similar setting
• Experience of working in the community or voluntary sector is an advantage
• Experience of working with volunteers and students is an advantage
Knowledge and Skills
• Candidates must also have lots of initiative, enthusiasm and an interest in supporting and empowering young children and their families.
• Being able to demonstrate excellent organisational, communication, interpersonal and listening skills
• Good ability to work on his/her own initiative
• Enjoy being part of progressive and energetic team.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy for young children and their families
The person must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
• Be honest and trustworthy
• Be respectful
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Confidentiality
• Other
Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Early Years Educator - Job Description 07.2025.pdf
If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'.
Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.
SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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