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Family Day Care Educator

ABOUT FAMILY DAY CARE

Moreland Family Day Care, is an approved early childhood education and care service that is provided in the homes of registered Family Day Care Educators. It is for children from birth to 12 years of age. The service is currently rated as Exceeding National Quality Standard as part of the National Quality Assessment and Rating Process. 

Family Day Care Educators are experienced and qualified early childhood professionals who provide high quality care and education for children in their own homes, Support is provided by our Council Coordination Unit. 

Family Day Care offers flexible arrangements including outside business hours, weekends, before and after school/kindergarten and school holidays. Family Day Care helps children develop confidence and social skills and connect them with their local community.

 
ABOUT THE ROLE

If you enjoy working with children and want to make a real difference in the community then this is the role for you.

This is an opportunity to start your own business as an early childhood qualified Family Day Care Educator. With support and guidance from the Coordination Unit you will provide high quality care and education to children in your home. Working with children and families, you will plan, deliver and evaluate a program that meets the needs and interests of children; supporting their wellbeing in a safe and healthy environment.

A minimum of 3 days per week and a 12-month commitment to the role is required

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THIS ROLE 

• A minimum qualification of Certificate 3 in Children’s Services or higher (or actively working toward this)
• Previous experience providing care and education for children, including knowledge of child development.
• The following must be acquired prior to registration and kept current at all times:
• First Aid, Anaphylaxis Management and Emergency Asthma Management training, including annual CPR updates and Auto Injection Practice (as approved by ACECQA)
• Current working with children clearance (this is for the educator and all household members aged 18 or over)
• criminal history check completed prior to registration and at least every three years (this is for the educator and all household members aged 18 or over)

• A current Victorian Driver’s Licence is desirable.

WHAT THIS ROLE CAN OFFER  

• Working from home and balance the needs of your family
• Flexibility to set your days and hours of work
• Extensive support from the Coordination Unit including
• Regular home visits
• Regular and ongoing training and support
• Some resources to assist in delivering the program

• Opportunity to meet and network with other Moreland Family Day Care Educators

For further information please contact the Coordination Unit on 9240 2300.

Applications close: 11.30pm, 30 July 2021. 

Before submitting an application please view the Position Description. 

Moreland City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, gender and sexuality identity, age and ethnic background. Moreland City Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse.