Job Description
Mindful Learners Family Day Care – Moonee Ponds VIC
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We are looking for an enthusiastic experienced Family Day Care Coordinator to join our Team at Mindful Learners Family Day Care. We are a small family-orientated business that endeavour in creating a highly supportive environment for its team. The service has achieved a Meeting Requirements rating in September ****.
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The role is initially offered as a casual role with regular weekly hours. For the right candidate , this role will lead to a permanent Coordinator and educational leader role.
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The candidate needs to be available Monday to Friday from end of November to end of January. Hours can be flexible
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The application closes on October 11th.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Mentor, train, and provide ongoing professional development for Family Day Care (FDC) educators.
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Monitor educator practices, ensure adherence to the National Quality Framework (NQF) , Family Assistance Law and maintain high standards of child safety, health, and education.
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Assist educators in designing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs for children and work in collaboration with the NSO and director to achieve QIP goals
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Communicate with families, address concerns, and build strong relationships.
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Manage record-keeping, guideline implementation, and day-to-day operations.
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Ensure a safe, healthy, and stimulating home-based environment for children.
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Core Duties:
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Conducting home visits to provide hands-on support.
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Contribute to the development and updating service policies and procedures.
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Recruiting and vetting potential educators.
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Monitoring educator portfolios and performance.
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Supporting the service and the educators in ensuring that children are central to our practice and operations
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Organizing training and professional learning opportunities.
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Be an advocate for inclusive practices and providing equitable opportunities to children.
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Key Skills & Qualifications:
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Diploma-level qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).
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Current Asthma and anaphylaxis certificate and CPR (early childhood)
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A police check within the last 6 months
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Child Protection Certificate
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National Child Safety Certificate Foundation 1 and 2
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Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
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Excellent communication and people skills
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Be a team player
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Need to have a valid driver's licence and a car is preferable
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Above all, a genuine passion for early children and be the champion of every child!
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Thorough knowledge of the ECEC National Laws and Regulations and Family Assistance Law
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Knowledge of CCS software highly desired
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At least 2 years' experience as a family day care coordinator is highly desirable or equivalent experience in long day care settings will be considered
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What do we offer?
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Above award rates
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Flexibility with work hours that suits both the needs of the service and for our coordinator to have a excellent life balance.
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A supportive team and family-orientated culture
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A tailored induction program
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Professional development and networking opportunities
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Your own work resources, tablet/phone.
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📌 Family Day Care Coordinator Role (Victoria)
🏢 Mindful Learners Family Day Care
📍 Victoria