Manager

Job Description Childcare ManagerAn exciting opportunity to manage/lead a team of dedicated Early Childhood Professionals has become available. The service operates three rooms in a newly built premises in Athy town. The service provides full day care and school aged childcare to children aged from one to twelve years of age.The Childcare Manager will oversee and co-ordinate the efficient operation of the service to the highest standards in line with Tusla and Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth requirements. Roles and Responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities: To take day to day responsibility for children and staffTo ensure high standards of care at the centreAttend meetings and undertake training as requiredTo ensure the effective daily management of the Childcare Service in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Service, the Childcare (Pre School Services) Regulations 2016, any other relevant legislation and good practice requirements.Revise policies and procedures as requiredEnsure the safety and well-being of all children attending the ServiceAdhere to the Child Protection Policy of the service and associated regulations and report any concernsEffectively liaise with statutory bodies and agenciesDevelop ongoing positive relationships with parents and ensure service is delivered in a family supportive environmentFacilitate regular staff meetingsBe supportive of the support and mentoring needs of early years educatorsTo be responsible for requirements, management, training, motivation and performance of all childcare staffEnsuring all children are correctly registered and all relevant documentation is gatheredRecording of all relevant information for the various programmes and ensuring all data is complete and up to date on a timely basis whilst complying with GDPREnsure a good standard of hygiene across the serviceTo monitor day to day financial operations within the childcare service, manage budgets and maintain appropriate recordsEstablish and maintain excellent administrative systemsCarry out other responsibilities as appropriate to the position that may from time to time be assigned The successful candidate must have Relevant Third Level Qualification at Level 7 or 8 (BA Early Childhood Studies / Early Childhood Care / Education)A minimum of three years paid experience working in the childcare sectorAppropriate completion of Garda Vetting requirementsKindness, warmth and responsiveness to the needs of childrenAbility to lead a teamexperience in a managerial position is essential Hours Full Time 40hours Salary 38,000 - 42,000 Job Location Athy, Co. Kildare Qualification Level Minimum QQI/Fetac Level 7