Afterschool Room Leader/ Youth Worker

School Age Childcare position

The Fr. McGrath Centre is seeking to employ a part time afterschool room leader. We are a school-aged childcare service that provides care and support for families in the community.

This post will be responsible for the planning and implementation of activities based on the needs and abilities of the children in your care. The daily duties include ensuring the safety of all the children in the programme, serving after-school snacks, interacting with children and their families, working independently as well as with a team, and creating an enriching, fun and safe environment. This project’s aim is to combat educational and social disadvantage through targeted interventions. The desired applicant will work with post-primary youths to support them with their academic and personal development skills.

· The minimum qualifications required: QQI Level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education, Social Care or Youth work or relevant experience in this area.

· Experience working with children and young people in a community-based setting is desired but not essential.

· Other training may be required after employment begins.

· This person needs to be available to work 20 hours, Monday – Friday (school year) During summer months we run a camp, we open from 9-2pm Monday - Thursday and close Fridays. This will run for 6 weeks. We close for the last two weeks of August.

This position is ideal for someone who’s is looking to work with school aged children in the afternoon, is creative, child oriented, responsible and dedicated.

Applications should be made by forwarding a cover letter and CV by email by Friday the 13th of December

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: €14.70-€16.28 per hour

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Afterschool Practitioner
Expected start date: 06/01/2025