Childcare Assistants

Description:

The deputy Manager will be accountable to the Creche Manager and General Manager-Operations, in the absence of the Manager.

To be a senior member of the Early Years team and take responsibility for assisting the Manager in ensuring that high quality care and best practice standards are maintained at all times.

To act as the designated person in charge in the absence of the Manager.

To work closely with the Manager to ensure that good quality Early Years Care and School Age Care is delivered throughout the Creche.

To work with staff to provide a team approach to Early Years Care and Education and SAC of high standards.

To act as a positive role model to staff and to provide leadership and direction, particularly in the absence of the Manager.

To assist in the planning and implementation of an age-appropriate and stimulating programme of activities which will enhance the child’s natural growth and development and ensuring the Siolta and Aistear programmes are implemented. Have excellent knowledge and experience in the delivery of the Montessori method and equipment.

To be knowledgeable of all creche policies and procedures and follow them accordingly.

To be knowledgeable of Health and Safety policies and procedures and follow them accordingly.

Work in Rooms when necessary, float between rooms when necessary and cover lunches.

To take on other responsibilities as reasonably requested by the Manager or General Manager – Operations.