At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide education and care for preschool-aged children in your own home.
- Company: Join The Infants' Home, a trusted not-for-profit supporting families since 1874.
- Benefits: Set your own hours, fees, and enjoy ongoing support and professional development.
- Other info: Connect with a supportive network of educators and enjoy flexible working conditions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while running your own small business.
- Qualifications: Must have a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Child Protection training.
The predicted salary is between 21.6 - 26.4 $ per hour.
We are recruiting qualified early childhood educators in the Sutherland Shire areas to run their own Family Day Care service from home. You set your own days, hours and fees, and you care for a small group of children with support from our coordination team. This also suits parents who want to stay at home with their own children while they work.
About Family Day Care Sydney Wide (the Scheme): Family Day Care Sydney Wide is a scheme run by The Infants' Home as the Approved Provider. It has provided quality education and care to families across Sydney for more than 40 years and supports more than 120 Family Day Care services. Educators register with the scheme and operate under our licence and the National Quality Framework, so families know their children receive quality care. In return, you benefit from The Infants' Home brand recognition, marketing support and customer service management. Our coordination team has experience in supporting and training educators. Applicants and their homes must meet our registration requirements.
About the role: As a Family Day Care educator, you provide education and care for a small group of children in your own home. You build your own routines and learning experiences and form long term relationships with children and families in your local community.
About You: You will bring:
- a minimum ACECQA approved Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Approved Child Protection training (CHCPRT025 or equivalent)
- a current NSW Working With Children Check
- completed Geccko child safety training (Foundations of Child Safety Training and Advanced Child Safety Training)
- a home that is suitable for Family Day Care, or a willingness to explore the suitability requirements
- a commitment to quality education and care for children
What we offer:
- Work from your own home
- Set your own days and working hours
- Set your own daily fees and run your own small business
- Care for up to 4 preschool aged children at one time, with the option to also provide before school, after school and vacation care
- Plan your program around your own philosophy, pedagogy and teaching approach
- Care for a smaller group, so you can give each child more individual attention
- Earn an income using your early childhood qualifications and experience
- Receive ongoing support from an educator support officer, the coordination unit and an administration assistant
- Access professional development through training, forums and conferences
- Connect with a network of experienced Family Day Care educators
Family Day Care Educator in Sydney employer: The Infants Home
The Infants' Home is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Early Childhood Teachers in Ashfield. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from ongoing training, mentoring, and a focus on child safety and wellbeing. The organisation's rich history and integrated service model provide unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families, particularly those facing vulnerabilities.
