Outdoor Educator - Part Time - Aim

Outdoor Educator AIM + Afterschool (You must have a QQI level 5 in Childcare or Equivalent to apply for this position)**

Put on your outdoor gear and experience nature education throughout the year. We need enthusiastic and energetic educators, who want to learn something new and who are ready to help children thrive in forest school. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WnTihu799uaHWjerpKX7ML2r9gHw9oFn/view?usp=drive_link

Seedling Nature Schools provides nature education for ECCE and for afterschool children. The service is open from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. We spend almost all of our time outside throughout the seasons. This is not only possible, but great fun and a very rich experience for both children and adults thanks to wellies, rain pants and shelters. Our learning activities celebrate mud and rain as well as sunshine, wind, flowers, creatures and everything nature provides.

The Role

You will support the learning and participation of a child with level 7 Aim support. You will work closely together with a team of three educators, who inspire the play and provide learning experiences for 17 preschool children.

The exact schedule is negotiable, but will ideally be for 25 to 30 hours from 8:00 until 13:00 or 14:00, five days a week.

Benefits

The position includes paid planning, meeting and observation time as well as sick pay and regular outings.

We encourage continuing professional development and provide free training opportunities throughout the year.

Nature will be your greatest teacher and helper. We also have experienced Forest School Leaders in the team, who will introduce you to forest school practices.

Requirements

The successful candidate must have a minimum qualification at QQI level 5 in childcare or a related field.**

Experience in forest school, adventure or nature pedagogy is an advantage. You must love being outdoors in nature and be passionate about children's learning outdoors.

Rate of Pay

15.50 to 17.50 Euro per hour, depending on level of trainging and experience.

Duration

The morning hours of this post are funded through Aim until June 2026 with a possibility of being extended the following academic year.

Apply to info@seedling.ie with a cover letter and CV or contact Seedling at 085-1560915 for more information

** Your Childcare Qaulification must be recognized by the department on this list: https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/dcediy-early-years-recognised-qualifications-september-2024.pdf

Shortlisting may apply.

Seedling Nature Schools is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term
Contract length: 10 months

Pay: €15.50-€17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Employee discount
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Limerick, CO. Limerick: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you the right person for an outdoor education job?

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• QQI Levle 5 in Childcare or equivalent (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person