Considering a car A career in childcare is unique. No two days or even hours are the same. It requires energy, creativity and a willingness to follow a child’s mind. It is a unique person who can take the mindset of a child and follow their lead.
AS AN early childhood educator, you will be playing an important role in supporting young children along a pathw a y of lif e lon g l e a rn i n g . Childcare lays an important foundation for our children's first experience of education outside the family home and as a career, their purpose is to make a positive difference in the lives of young children. The first five years of a child’s life inform and inspire children's futures and play a major role in their development into well rounded and happy
"The first five years of a child’s life inform and inspire children's futures and play a major role in their development"
little people. As a career, you have the wonderful opportunity to watch the children make their first friends, take their first steps, grow, develop and learn skills that will shape a lifetime of learning. The universal word used by childcare workers, who work at Giraffe, describe their jobs is "rewarding". When choosing a career, it is important to be mindful that there are opportunities to grow and develop your skills. In Giraffe, we're
proud to support our staff on their professional childcare learning journeys and we believe that matching great people to the right roles ultimately creates the best outcomes for the children and families who use our services. In our recruitment process, we match recruits to their area of interest, be it younger children, preschool or Montessori. We offer support and training to our careers and empower them to take a lead in the curriculum and welcome their ideas to create a fun learning program for the children. As we are proud partners with Busy Bees, our scale means Giraffe can offer staff professional development and international opportunities that many smaller organisation may not be able to offer. We take great pride in this commitment to developing our staff through mentorship and training programs, as we understand the development of our teams is the key to our success. We invest in our teams and offer opportunities for career progression and ongoing training and development. Since Giraffe is Ireland's largest childcare employer, we are honored to be able to offer an exciting range of career opportunities for motivated professionals at all levels. While we are always looking for new early year's practitioners and educators, we also offer career opportunities that support our childcare centers. Childcare Work Experience and Placements At Giraffe, we are proud of our established partnerships with numerous colleges throughout Dublin, Kildare and Meath. We believe in
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