Family Day Care Educator

Council Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Council is seeking a qualified Family Day Care Educator to run a home-based early education and care service within Cumberland LGA. You would operate from your own home, in line with Education and Care National Law and Regulations, and provide quality child care for families in the community.

Applicants should hold an ACECQA-approved Certificate III or higher, have valid First Aid, CPR, and asthma/anaphylaxis training, a WWCC, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved qualification in Education and Care (minimum Certificate III)
• First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis, and CPR certificates
• Current Working with Children Check
• Excellent communication skills
• Creativity and flexibility
• Ability to offer more than one year's commitment to the service

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based early education and care for children up to 13 years
• Operate within Cumberland Council Family Day Care and follow national laws
• Ensure child safety and well-being in the educator's home
• Collaborate with families and council to deliver quality care

Skills

Excellent communication

Creativity & flexibility

Long-term commitment

Family engagement

Education

ACECQA Certificate III in Education and Care

Job description

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you interested in becoming a Family Day Care Educator and want to run your own business from home? Council’s Education and Care business units coordinates Cumberland Council Family Day Care in strict accordance with the Education and Care National Law and Regulations, Family Assistance Legislation, and Education and Care’s Guiding Principles, and policies and procedures.

Cumberland Council Family Day Care is a home-based quality early education and care service, with a family and community focus. We have been operating for 25 years, offering professional and supervised care for children up to 13 years of age. Care is provided in the Educator's private homes, registered with Cumberland Council Family Day Care.

If you respect the rights of the child, understand and care for children's growth and development, and believe every child is an individual, then you have the skills and attributes to be a successful Family Day Care Educator.

Key requirements include (but are not limited to):

• A passion and desire to work with young children and theirfamilies
• An ACECQA approved qualification in Education and Care - minimum of Certificate III level
• A current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis and CPR Certificate
• Current Working with Children Check Number
• Excellent communication skills
• Creativity and flexibility
• The ability to offer more than one year's commitment to the service.

We accept applications from prospective educators residing within Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA). Applications from outside the LGA may be considered and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis subject to assessment and approval of premises deemed to be safe and suitable to provide an education and care service.

Council fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions, and will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supporting Council environment, which endeavours to promote child safe child friendly practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application. It is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.

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ABOUT US

Council is committed to providing anaccessible, safe and inclusive workplacefor all. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position. This may include criminal record checks, qualification and licence checks, and proof of the right to work in Australia (please refer to the position description for the specific qualifications and requirements for this role). Copies of sighted documents will be kept by Council for its records as proof of verification.

Enquiries:Telephone the Family Day Care Team on (02) 8757 9*** or***************@cumberland.nsw.gov.au further information.