Do you want to become an educator? Start your journey here.
Embarking on the journey to become a Family Care educator opens up a world of rewarding opportunities.
Picture this: combining your passion for children with your desire to lead, teach, and inspire, all within a business that you can truly call your own.
As an educator, you have the freedom to set your own hours and days, giving you unparalleled flexibility. Plus, you have complete control over the day-to-day operations of your business, allowing you to care for your own children while nurturing others.
And throughout this journey, you'll have unwavering support from Coffs Coast Family Care.
Together, we'll help you every step of the way as you embark on this fulfilling career path.
What We Are Looking For
When providing personalised care for children, a good sense of humor and good health are essential. Running a business also requires strong communication, management, and organisational skills.
If you're considering a professional career in Early Childhood Education on the Coffs Coast, reflect on the following questions:
- Do you enjoy spending time with children?
- Are you creative?
- Do you possess a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education Care or higher?
- Are you willing to pursue a Certificate III in Children’s Services if you don't already have one?
- Have you read and understood Our Philosophy?
- Do you believe you can deliver a service that aligns with our service philosophy?
- Do you have enthusiasm and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of children?
- Are you willing to provide an environment that is warm, nurturing, secure, and family-focused?
If you answered yes to these questions, you might be a fit to become an Educator with Coffs Coast Family Care.
What our service offers at Coffs Coast Family Care
Partner with an organisation boasting over 40 years of experience in delivering family day care in the Coffs Harbour region.
Enjoy the support of a service that is a member of Family Day Care Australia, NSW Family Day Care Association, and NSW In Home Care, adhering to their Codes of Conduct.
Receive comprehensive training and guidance to help you establish and grow your professional education and care service.
Benefit from mentorship opportunities with our experienced educators, including the chance to gain work experience with them before you begin.
Connect and network with other educators within our service to share knowledge and experiences.
Automatically become a member of the NSW Family Day Care Association.
Gain access to the national industry association, Family Day Care Australia.
Participate in initial induction and training sessions, with ongoing support from professional staff at our local Coffs Harbour office.
Receive a fortnightly newsletter and up-to-date information on changes in the early education and care sector.
Access the latest policy information, newsletters, and scheme forms through the educator section of our professional website.
Utilise provided marketing and promotional materials, and receive assistance with additional promotion of your service if needed.
Rely on our professional administration team to ensure correct payment for the services you provide in accordance with relevant legislation.
Enjoy the convenience of a local office for support, easy access to resources, and a 24-hour On-Call Service.
Apply Now
Thank you for your interest in becoming a family day care educator. Please register your interest by completing the application form below:
We're here to support you and your family. If you have any question, or want to learn more about our services, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Frequently Asked Questions
If the idea of running your own childcare business from home with the support of the Co-ordination Unit appeals to you then why not give us a call. As an educator you can:
- Run a business from home.
- Work with children 0 to 13 years.
- Look after your own children while working.
- Work independently under the guidance from the Co-ordination Unit.
- Have company for your own children.
- Be part of a team of local child care Educators.
- Enjoy the support and resources from the Co-ordination Unit.
- Hold a Certificate III in Children’s Services or above, or be enrolled and actively working towards Certificate III qualification.
- Complete the registration process including interviews, referee reports, working with children checks and scheme induction and training.
- Your home (care area) must meet National and local Scheme safety standards.
- Attend ongoing professional development.
- Be committed to providing a professional high quality education and care service.
- Be 18 years or over and have current Senior First Aid Certificate, recognised Asthma and Anaphylaxis training or be willing to obtain one.
- Public liability insurance.
Educators are self employed and set their own fees taking into account business costs and affordability. Parents pay the Educator direct their portion of the fee, while the Co-ordination Unit pays the Childcare Benefit portion fortnightly to the Educator.
A Family Day Care Scheme consists of the Educators who provide the primary care in a licensed family day care venuee and the Co-ordination Unit office is where the service is managed and administered. The parents’ first contact is with the Co-ordination Unit.
Coffs Harbour Family Day Care has a coordination unit located at 2/169-171 Rose Ave, Coffs Harbour. The local coordination unit provides educators, families and community members the convenience of local service.
The Co-ordination Unit manages and administers the Family Day Care Scheme. The staff recruit, select, train, support and monitor educators. They organise the family requests for care and monitor the children’s welfare in care.
Coffs Harbour Family Day Care provides families and educators with access to resources, advice and links to other services that may assist with the education, care and development of children.
Many Educators transport children in vehicles to engage in community based activities such as play session, nature walks, library visits or park visits. Educators are required to have a safety check regarding the appropriate child care restraints and are required to conduct and document risk assessments on all excursion venues and prepare excursion management plans. Educators are required to discuss their routine excursions with families at the time of enrolments and provide families access to the risk assessments. Parents must provide written authorities for excursions.