First stop Waterford!Waterford is Irelands oldest city situated on the southeast coast. It was founded by Vikings in 914 A.D and parts of it’s ancient walled core remain today. Waterford is best known for manufacturing glass with Waterford Crystal first being produced in 1783. If you plan on staying a night or two, you can rest your weary head at Waterford Castle Hotel & Resort. The...Read More
You may have heard about the Level 8 BA Honours Montessori Education programme at St Nicholas Montessori College that allows students to graduate before 2023 and register under Route 4 of the Teaching Council, allowing graduates to work in special education settings (see more on Route 4 here!). While we are thrilled to have this programme, unfortunately this programme is in its last phases due...Read More
Insights from Jennifer Brush, Montessori Education for Ageing and Dementia Programme DirectorAll of us have been impacted by COVID-19 in many ways, both professionally and personally. The presence of the virus has also created some significant challenges for those living with dementia, especially for those living in long term care communities. In addition, as states work to reopen or partially...Read More
By Jennifer BrushWhat is Montessori for Dementia?I am asked a lot to define Montessori for dementia. Many people have heard of Montessori schools for children, but are not clear how it applies to adults. Montessori philosophy, based on the principles of free choice and purposeful activity, has historically been focused on children’s education. However, its essential principles and...Read More
I am looking for a student who could work for me from the last week of May to the end of June to cover a maternity leave. I pay €15.00 per hour plus 8% holiday pay. The job would consist of:Preparing the drinks, sterilising bucket (toys) and children’s bags early in the morning. To meet and greet the children as they come in. To bring the children to the toilet when...Read More
Safari Childcare are happy to interview childcare course graduates and experienced childcare graduates for positions of work experience and employment in our services. We are opening a brand new centre in Clancy Quay Dublin 8 in late July 2021 with a number of other new centres in Dublin to be announced very soon.We are paying salaries at 24,000+ bonuses up to 40,000+ bonuses. There are a host...Read More
My wife and I are looking for an experienced and reliable Childminder for our three girls – toddler aged 3 and twins aged 1 in our home in Monkstown. It’s a part time position for 24-23 hours a week. Times, days, length of days are negotiable.If interested contact Padraig: paudiewilliams@gmail.comRead More
Little Apples Academy are looking for a full time Montessori teacher to start with us in September/ end of August. We are a small school in Blackrock village. We take children from 2 onwards and really want someone who loves to work with children.Contact Gemma on: 0867792578Read More
I’m looking for a kind, energetic person to help mind my three children Monday to Friday after school and full days during the school holidays as our current minder (who is Montessori trained!) is starting maternity leave soon.I have 10 year old twins and a six year old. The twins are a boy and girl and thee six year old is a little boy. I need someone who can drive and has their own...Read More
By Jennifer BrushEngaging, beautiful and purposeful, Montessori materials are great for everyone. Just as Montessori classroom teachers guide and support students instead of lecturing to them, Montessori staff guide and support older adults instead of doing everything for them. Staff and elders work shoulder to shoulder as equally valued members of a shared community. Older adults and...Read More
