Cairdeas Kinnegad Community Childcare, a welcoming and vibrant creche located in Kinnegad, is offering an Internship Opportunity for a recent graduate (QQI Level 8 in Childcare) to join our ECCE program (21 hours) and gain valuable hands-on experience in a busy and dynamic early years setting.

Our service is committed to providing high-quality early years education in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. This internship is designed to support newly qualified educators in developing their professional skills and confidence.

This role also offers flexible extra hours for those interested in additional experience.

Requirements:

• Minimum QQI Level 5 qualification in Childcare (recent graduates encouraged to apply)
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development
• Understanding of play-based emergent curriculum and the Aistear framework
• Willingness to learn and develop professional practice
• Ability to work as part of a team and show initiative
• Warm, patient, and positive attitude with children
• Availability to work during summer

What We Offer:

• Valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment
• Mentoring and guidance from experienced educators
• Opportunity to build professional skills and confidence
• Potential for future career opportunities

If you are a recent graduate passionate about early childhood education and would like to start your career in a friendly and supportive team in Kinnegad, please submit your CV and cover letter.