Where? St. Nicholas Montessori School, Dún Laoghaire.
St Nicholas Montessori School is currently seeking applications from an interested candidate to join our established team in delivering excellence in after-school care and education at our after-school programme in our Dún Laoghaire school.
Position Available:
After School Teacher: 2-12 years.
Start Date: 21 March 2022
Description of Position:
St. Nicholas Montessori is fully committed to providing children aged 2-12 with a creative and adaptive academic & social environment. We strongly believe that employing the Montessori principles in guiding children is paramount in creating a solid foundation for their future. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a passion for education and care and a genuine desire to work within a collaborative and caring environment. Knowledge and experience of implementing the aims and learning goals of Aistear, The Early Years Curriculum Framework are required (2-6 years), and knowledge of the Child Care Act, School-Aged Children 2016. The candidate should have the ability to promote a positive and supportive ethos where all pupils are valued, encouraged, and challenged to achieve the best they can. The candidate is expected to be a good communicator with the ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism when working with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
The ideal candidate should:
Have a genuine enthusiasm for working in an established after-school programme.
Be creative in planning and implementing activities for children.
Be available for local schools collections, by foot or car.
Supervise and support after-school children to complete homework in a timely manner.
Supervise mealtimes.
Implement indoor and outdoor activities in response to the children’s interests and the school’s scheduled activities
Be able to observe, monitor, and record the well-being of children.
Maintain accurate attendance records, in addition to other regulatory requirements.
Meet and greet parents in a positive and friendly manner each day.
Maintain close, effective, working partnerships with parents to ensure the well-being of their children.
Be able to collaborate and work as part of the after-school team.
Be open to opportunities for continuous professional development.
Full Clean driving licence (not essential)
Requirements:
QQI Level 5 (Childcare) 1 year after school experience preferable.
First Aid
Children First Training
Application:
Please forward Curriculum Vitae and 2 references to the Principal: mary.farrelly@smsi.ie
The successful candidate will be subject to Garda vetting.