Jobs Board

Current Vacancies in Early Learning and School Age Care Settings in Clare

If you would like an upcoming vacancy to be included on this Jobs Board, please send your details by 5pm on Tuesdays. The Board will be updated on a weekly basis. Each vacancy will be kept on the Board for a one-month period, unless otherwise advised.

Little Harvard

Locality: Bridgetown National School
Hours: 17.5
Position: SAC Co-ordinator
Closing Date: Sat 9th May, 2026
Contact Person: Louise
Phone: 0858684946
Other Details:

We are looking for a reliable. organised and patient person who loves working with children.

Curious Minds

Locality: Kilmurry Mcmahon
Hours: Relief
Position: Early Years Practitioner
Closing Date: Thu 30th April, 2026
Contact Person: Marie Sheehy

Cairde Nua

Locality: Moy, Lahinch
Hours: 9am-12noon
Position: Early Years Educator
Closing Date: Fri 13th March, 2026
Contact Person: Sue Garrahy
Other Details:

Must hold a Level 5 qualification or equivalent in childcare.

Naíonra Céimeanna Beaga

Locality: Ennis
Hours: 15hrs and potentially 30 hrs/wk
Position: AIM Educator
Closing Date: Fri 13th March, 2026
Contact Person: Katie Ui Chaoimh
Phone: 0862114881
Other Details:

15 hrs starting immediately (8:30am to 11:30 by 5 days) with the potential of an additional 15 hrs (12 til 3pm by 5 days).

Kildysart Kidz Care and Education

Locality: Kildysart
Hours: Fixed term contract: minimum 30 hrs per week
Position: Early Years Educator/SAC Assistant
Closing Date: Mon 9th March, 2026
Contact Person: Lesley Wallace
Other Details:

Job Description
We are looking for energetic, enthusiastic, motivated persons to join our team of excellent staff. The Early Years Educator/Sac Assistant will work with the Room Leader and other staff to ensure the individual needs of the children are identified and met, observe children and plan, carry out and evaluate activities. Ensure standards of health and hygiene are maintained and that all policies & procedures are adhered to.
The ideal candidate must have:
• Minimum FETAC level 5 in an early year’s qualification,
• Working experience in an early year’s setting is desirable
• Excellent communication skills – fluency in both spoken and written English
• Be knowledgeable in Aistear & Síolta
• Ability to use their initiative, be friendly and work as part of a team
• Desirable: First Aid, Manual Handling (Training will be provided)
The Role offers:
• Competitive Salary (based on qualifications and experience)
• 20-23 days annual leave per year
• Sick Pay
• Employee childcare discount
• Other benefits throughout the year (including a discretionary Christmas Bonus)
• CPD is encouraged and often subsidised
• A good working environment
• Maternity top up pay
• Working hours between 12.00-6.00, Mon-Fri.

Closing date: 9th March 2026 Start date from: 30th March 2026
Please send a copy of your CV together with a cover letter to:
Lesley Wallace, Kildysart Kidz Care and Education, Main St, Kildysart, Co. Clare or email: info@kildysartkidz.ie

Curious Minds

Locality: West Clare
Hours: Relief
Position: Breakfast and Afterschool Assistant
Closing Date: Sat 28th February, 2026
Contact Person: Marie Sheehy

Brigit’s Hearth

Locality: Tuamgraney
Hours: 36
Position: Full time Educator
Closing Date: Sat 28th February, 2026
Contact Person: Not stated

Clare Family Resource Centre

Locality: Ennis
Hours: 35
Position: Early Years Educator (Full-Time)
Closing Date: Fri 27th February, 2026
Contact Person: Olive
Phone: 065 6823923
Other Details:

Clare Family Resource Centre is seeking to recruit a Full-Time Early Years Educator to join our childcare team.
We provide care and education for children aged 1 year to school age. The role is suitable for work across all age groups, from baby room through to preschool.

Minimum QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education required (Level 6 or higher desirable).
Ability to communicate clearly with children, parents, and colleagues.
Familiarity with Aistear, Síolta, and the AIM programme would be an advantage.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and completion of mandatory training, including Children First.
Pay is dependent on qualifications and experience and will be in line with Early Years Core Funding.

Clare Family Resource Centre

Locality: Ennis
Hours: 25
Position: Early Years Educator (Part-Time)
Closing Date: Fri 27th February, 2026
Contact Person: Olive
Phone: 065 6823923
Other Details:

Clare Family Resource Centre is seeking to recruit a Full-Time Early Years Educator to join our childcare team.
We provide care and education for children aged 1 year to school age. The role is suitable for work across all age groups, from baby room through to preschool.

Minimum QQI Level 5 in Early Childhood Care and Education required (Level 6 or higher desirable).
Ability to communicate clearly with children, parents, and colleagues.
Familiarity with Aistear, Síolta, and the AIM programme would be an advantage.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Garda Vetting and completion of mandatory training, including Children First.
Pay is dependent on qualifications and experience and will be in line with Early Years Core Funding.

Ennis Montessori School

Locality: Ennis
Hours: Full-time
Position: Room Leader
Closing Date: Wed 25th February, 2026
Contact Person: Muneeza Sanawar
Other Details:

Ennis Montessori School are seeking a Room Leader to join one of our Montessori Rooms on a fulltime basis.
To be successful in this position, applicants must have the following:
-Hold a minimum FETAC level 6 Childcare Qualification (Level 7 or higher is preferred).
-Have some knowledge and experience of the Montessori method-further training will be provided.
-Be fluent in spoken and written English.
-Maintain professionalism in all aspects of childcare.
-Be committed to the provision of a quality childcare and educational service and have enthusiasm for the position.
-Have a genuine love for working with young children and a good work ethic.

This is an excellent opportunity to experience working in a busy childcare organisation with more than 20 years of experience and a great team of early years professionals.

For more information or to apply, please email Muneeza at: ennismontessorischool@gmail.com, or post applications to Ennis Montessori School, Cappahard Green, Ennis, Co. Clare. V95 FW13

ABC Future Heroes preschool

Locality: Cooraclare
Hours: 35
Position: Manager
Closing Date: Sun 15th February, 2026
Contact Person: Thais Santos
Phone: 0830184364
Other Details:

Position starting March 2026
* Requirements

1+ years’ childcare management experience
Level 6 QQI Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
*Strong leadership and communication skills
*Passion for early childhood development
* Be fluent in spoken and written English

The Role

*Lead the day-to-day running of a childcare centre
*Create a safe, nurturing environment for children and staff
*Manage staff, budgets, and regulatory compliance
*Build strong relationships with parents and families

 

Laugh and Learn

Locality: Lissycasey
Hours: Full Time
Position: Room Leaders + Early Years Educators (Full Time + Maternity Leave for Both Positions)
Closing Date: Fri 6th February, 2026
Contact Person: Charlotte O'Connor
Phone: 0833662693
Other Details:

Lissycasey Laugh and Learn are seeking:
Room Leaders + Early Years Educators
(Full Time + Maternity Leave for Both Positions)
To be successful in this position, applicants must have the following:
• Hold a minimum FETAC level 6 Childcare Qualification. (Room Leader Positions)
• Hold a minimum FETAC level 5 Childcare Qualification. (Early Years Educator Positions)
• Be fluent in spoken and written English.
• Maintain professionalism in all aspects of childcare.
• Be committed to the provision of a quality childcare and educational service and have enthusiasm for the position.
We offer the following:
• Up to 23 days Annual Leave.
• Up to 7 days paid Sick Leave
• 10 weeks fully paid maternity leave.
• Discretionary Christmas bonus.
This is an excellent opportunity to experience working in a busy childcare organisation with a great team of early years professionals.
Please send your CV and cover letter, clearly stating which position(s) you are applying for, to Lissycasey Laugh and Learn, Lissycasey, Ennis, V95 PT86, Co. Clare, or email manager@lissycaseylaughandlearn.com
by Friday 6th February 2026

Contact:

Clare County Childcare Committee,
1 Kilrush Road,
Clonroad Beg,
Ennis, County Clare, Ireland
V95CXP1

Phone: 065 6864862

Email: info@clarechildcare.ie

Opening Times:

Monday - Thursday 9-5pm
Friday 9-4pm
(Lunch 1-2pm)

Company Registered Number: 349550
Registered Charity Number: 20050641

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