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.

Páistí Beaga Créche & Montessori

Locality: Quin, Ennis Co. Clare
Hours: 20-40 hours a week
Position: Childcare Practitioner
Closing Date: Wed 16th December, 2026
Contact Person: Gunjan Chokshi
Other Details:

Childcare Practitioner (Part time/ Full time)
Pay: €15.00-€17.50 per hour
Job Description:
Páistí Beaga Créche & Montessori are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and qualified Early Years Educator to join our team. We are looking for someone who is passionate and motivated within the Early Years Sector, who has the ability to work both as part of a team and on their own initiative.
The successful candidate requirements:
* Minimum QQI level 5 in Childcare
* First Aid and Manual Handling Training is an advantage
* Ability to plan and implement age-appropriate activities while ensuring quality and safety standards are maintained.
* A Good knowledge and understanding of the Aistear Curriculum and all relevant guidelines.
* Ability to develop individual educational plans, curriculum plans and observations to encourage child development and progression
* All applicants must have fluent English.
* Previous experience in Childcare setting is advantage.
* ERO rates apply
Benefits:
•Company events
•Sick pay
•Flexible hours
Work Location: In person – Newline Road, Quin, Co. Clare

The Leapfrog Creche & Montessori ltd

Locality: Tuamgraney Co Clare
Hours: 08:30-17:00
Position: Toddler Room leader
Closing Date: Mon 2nd November, 2026
Contact Person: Sarah Ryan
Other Details:

Toddler Room leader

Working along side another staff member so support is always available. Flexible and support management. More details available on request

Cairde Nua

Locality: Moy, Lahinch
Hours: 9am-12noon
Position: Manager
Closing Date: Sun 1st November, 2026
Contact Person: Sue Garrahy
Other Details:

Are you passionate about early childhood education and love creating a happy, nurturing environment where children can learn, play and grow?

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Preschool Manager to lead our small, friendly preschool setting, caring for our children, curriculum planning, daily running of the preschool and compliance duties.
Please forward CV with educational qualifications by email.

Curious Minds

Locality: Scoil Iosef Naofa
Hours: 8-9AM / 1:50-6PM
Position: Early Years Practitioner
Closing Date: Fri 30th October, 2026
Contact Person: Marie Sheehy

Cois Ceim Childcare Centre

Locality: Lisdoonvarna
Hours: 40
Position: Service Manager (Maternity Cover)
Closing Date: Fri 30th October, 2026
Contact Person: Siobhán Brennan
Other Details:

Maternity Leave cover, Full-time 40 hours per week from December 2026
1 year Contract

Lisdoonvarna Failte are currently seeking an experienced and dedicated Manager for Cois Ceim Childcare Centre, in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare.

Roles and responsibilities:

Responsible for the day to day running of the creche.

Responsible for the provision of high-quality age-appropriate stimulating curriculum, care, and education.

Ensure a safe, secure, and healthy environment for the children, staff and visitors to the centre.

Ensure the centre is compliant with current preschool regulations.

Ensure all policies and procedures of the centre are practiced daily.

Liaise with Parents, guardians and families and build parent partnership.

Lead, coach and develop all staff members.

Provide support and guidance to staff when required.

Hold monthly meetings with employees.

Requirements:

Minimum FETAC/QQI Level 6 in Childcare.

Minimum of 3 years’ experience working within a childcare facility.

Experience and knowledge of effectively managing, supervising, and supporting staff.

Familiarity with Children first.

Knowledge of Aistear Framework and Siolta standards.

An understanding of finance and managing costs.

Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft word and excel.

Self-motivation, ability to encourage teamwork and excellent organisational, communication and planning skills.

First Aid, Manual Handling, Child protection and food safety certified an advantage.

Fluent English essential.

Inagh Ark Childcare

Locality: Inagh
Hours: 35
Position: Early Years Educator
Closing Date: Wed 21st October, 2026
Contact Person: Jackie Garland
Other Details:

Minimum QQI Level 5 In Early Years Learning and Care
We’re looking for someone special to join our team! Someone who is caring, enthusiastic and genuinely loves working with children. If you enjoy making little ones smile, creating fun learning experiences and being part of a friendly, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Liscannor Childcare Service

Locality: Liscannor V95R896
Hours: 9am-5pm
Position: Childcare Practitioner
Closing Date: Sat 10th October, 2026
Contact Person: Maura Considine
Other Details:

Must have QQI Level 5.

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, The Clare County Childcare Committee Company Limited by Guarantee.

National Website:

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