Family Day Care Coordinator

Kidzone FDC; Punchbowl; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Supportive workplace

Career progression

Job summary

Kidzone FDC, located in Punchbowl, NSW, is seeking two experienced part-time Family Day Care Coordinators to support educators, promote quality practice and help families thrive.

You will mentor educators during visits, monitor compliance with the National Quality Framework and service policies, and identify professional development needs to strengthen learning, safety and wellbeing across the service.

Qualifications

• Diploma or higher in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• At least two years’ experience in early childhood education and care.
• Previous experience as a Family Day Care Coordinator.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Education and Care Regulations.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check and relevant first aid/training certificates.
• Driver licence with access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Visit educators at residences and approved venues.
• Mentor and coach educators in daily practice and education programs.
• Monitor compliance with NQF, legislation and service policies.
• Identify professional development needs and provide ongoing support.
• Contribute to quality improvement across the service.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organisation

Time management

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Tools

Harmony childcare software

Job description

Join Our Family Day Care Team

We are a well-established Family Day Care service seeking two experienced part-time Family Day Care Coordinators to join our growing team.

This role suits early childhood professionals who enjoy supporting educators, strengthening practice and helping children and families thrive.

We are a well-established Family Day Care service seeking two experienced part-time Family Day Care Coordinators to join our growing team.

This role suits early childhood professionals who enjoy supporting educators, strengthening practice and helping children and families thrive.

About the role

You will visit educators at their residences and approved venues, provide mentoring and practical guidance, and monitor the quality and compliance of education and care. You will work closely with educators, families and service leaders to support children’s learning, development, safety and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct regular visits to educator residences and approved venues.

• Mentor and coach educators in their daily practice and educational programs.

• Monitor compliance with the National Quality Framework, legislation and service policies.

• Identify professional development needs and provide ongoing support.

• Contribute to quality improvement across the service.

Essential requirements

• An approved Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or higher qualification.

• At least two years’ experience in early childhood education and care.

• Previous experience as a Family Day Care Coordinator.

• Sound knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and Education and Care Services National Regulations.

• Experience in compliance monitoring and quality improvement.

• Strong communication, relationship-building, organisation and time management skills.

• A current NSW Working with Children Check, child protection training, and First Aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis management certificates.

• A current driver licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Experience with Harmony or similar childcare software, and with culturally and linguistically diverse educators and families, is highly regarded.

What we offer

• A competitive salary above the industry average.

• A supportive, collaborative workplace.

• Ongoing professional development.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Career progression opportunities.

Our commitment to child safety

We are committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of every child. Successful applicants will be required to complete relevant screening, reference and qualification checks before appointment.