Childminder
Childminder Job in Castleknock, Dublin
- Hourly Rate
- Negotiable
- Care In
- Parents Home,Carers Home
- Posted
- 06/08/2026
We are looking for a warm, caring andreliable childminder to join our family and care for our two young children in our home.
Our children:
* A 14-month-old toddler.
* A 2½-year-old who will be attending ECCE (Montessori) from September.
This is a part-time position, approximately 3–4 days per week, with hours around 9:00am–3:00/4:00pm. We are happy to be flexible with the right person, and the exact days and hours can be agreed together.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe, happy, and engaging environment for our children. Duties include:
* Providing attentive, nurturing care throughout the day.
* Planning age-appropriate play and educational games.
* Encouraging learning through play, creativity, and outdoor exploration.
* Taking the children for walks, to local parks, and on other suitable outings.
* Preparing healthy meals and snacks for the children.
* Feeding younger child as needed and encouraging independence at mealtimes.
* Dressing the children and helping establish good daily routines.
* Nappy changing and supporting toilet training when appropriate.
* Reading books, singing songs, and encouraging language development.
* Supporting positive behaviour with kindness, patience, and consistency.
* Tidying children’s toys and play areas throughout the day, while encouraging the children to help tidy up after themselves.
* Cleaning up after meals and leaving children’s areas clean and organised.
* Communicating with parents about the children’s day, activities, meals, naps, and any concerns.
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:
* Kind, patient, and genuinely enjoys spending time with young children.
* Reliable, punctual, and trustworthy.
* Warm, fun, and enthusiastic.
* Proactive and able to use their own initiative.
* Happy to get outdoors in most weather and encourage active play.
Desirable
* Previous experience caring for young children.
* Childcare qualifications are welcomed but not essential.
* First Aid certification is an advantage.
* Garda Vetting (or willingness to obtain it).
* references
We are looking for someone who will become a valued part of our family and provide a caring, stimulating, and loving environment where our children can learn, grow, and have fun every day.
