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

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.

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

Room to Bloom

Locality: Ennis
Hours: Flexible
Position: Early Years Educator
Closing Date: Mon 2nd February, 2026
Contact Person: Hazel O'Connor
Other Details:

Busy preschool room with 2 sessions per day. Flexible hours available and competitive rates. Minimum FETAC level 5.

Naionra Na Leanai Willow Grove

Locality: Corbally, Limerick
Hours: 9-12, Téarma na Scoile
Position: Oibri Tacaíochta AIM, AIM Support Worker
Closing Date: Sat 31st January, 2026
Contact Person: Catherine C Clancy
Phone: 0876721184
Other Details:

OIBRÍ TACAÍOCHTA AIM (SUPPORT WORKER)
Fetac léibhhéal 5 nó 6 i gCúrum Leanaí & Gaeilge Mhaith Labhartha.

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

National Website:

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