Local family owned and operated Family Day Care Service is seeking applications for a Family Day Care Coordinator to provide support to our educators located throughout the Western Suburbs of Melbourne.
The role is part time offering flexibility with the possibility of increasing hours as the business continues to grow. We are seeking a well-organised, positive and energetic person to keep our coordination unit running smoothly.
Previous experience as a co-ordinator is desirable but not essential as training can be given.
THE ROLE
You will ensure that the educational programs delivered by our FDC Educators are engaging and enhance children’s development and learning as outlined in the National Quality Framework. You will be responsible for conducting site visits to monitor the standard of education and care, educator conduct and compliance, facilitate training and development that reflects educator needs, develop individual learning plans including long term and short term goals for our educators and support the on-boarding of new educators. You will also assist educators to fill current vacancies by advertising on local social media groups and fielding enquiries from families.
If you’re looking to join a supportive, skilful and high performing team of FDC Educators that are experts in their field, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
This is a newly created position with flexible hours (2-3 days per week). Recognised as a flexible and family-friendly organisation we offer the opportunity to perform administrative duties remotely.
ABOUT YOU
You will be Diploma qualified in Children’s Services, hold a current First Aid and Child Protection Certificate, National Police Check and Working With Children Check. You will need a reliable car and full drivers licence to conduct educator visits. Mileage costs will be reimbursed. English fluency is a must, as is strong communication, interpersonal, verbal and written skills. You must possess a strong understanding of Child Protection Laws and the Education and Care National Law and Regulations.