This position is a fixed term position of 35 hours weekly of 12 months duration and will focus on the development, management and lead a team of dedicated staff.

Responsibilities
To manage and develop the service appropriate to the needs of the community and ensure that quality and sustainability are central to the practice.
To manage and supervise delivery of Children programmes- Montessori Preschool. High/Scope Crèche and Afterschool Club. To oversee the implementation of service programmes with the National Quality and Curriculum Frameworks, Siolta and Aistear
To assess the needs of children referred to the service and their families/carers and support development of individual intervention plans with staff
To liaise with families/carers in relation to the welfare of their children.
To liaise with statutory agencies and bodies in instance of need for children and families.
To provide oversight to standards and work within policy framework and legislation
To promote quality practices in line with the 2016 Early Years Regulations
Through support and supervision with staff, foster a culture of reflective practice and continuous
development
To prepare reports in relation to the work in your area of responsibility
To facilitate team meetings and report monthly to Board of Management
To Network and Liaise with local childcare network groups.

The ideal candidate will possess
A minimum Level 8 degree in Early Childhood Care and Education is required. Strong IT, finance and admin skills are essential, as well as a commitment to social inclusion.
A minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in a lead role.
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Please send a copy of your C.V. together with a cover letter marked clearly CHILDCARE MANAGER: to June Hamill, Co-Ordinator, Before 5 Family Centre CLG, Churchfield, Cork or email before5centre@gmail.com no later than 12:00noon Wednesday 12th June 2019.