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Become A Family Day Care Educator
Working as a Family Day Care Educator with the Y is one of the most rewarding and meaningful careers. Our educators have the opportunity to shape the lives of young children and play a life-long role in their learning.
We are currently seeking passionate family day care educators to join our team in Brisbane and Gold Coast. Our educators run their own successful business from home, choosing their hours of operation.
The Y will support you every step of the way, providing training and ongoing assistance to help your Family Day Care business grow. All of our educators have access to a high-quality resource library, where they can use materials such as floor mats, sleeping cots and teaching resources. We also help build your client base, directing enquiries to you from families looking for care.
Benefits of Becoming a YMCA Family Day Care Educator
- Training and support from YMCA
- Access to resources and equipment
- Self-chosen work hours within service guidelines
- Direct enquiries from families looking for care
- The opportunity to represent a not for profit worldwide organisation who supports the community
Becoming a YMCA Family Day Care Educator
Providing children with the highest quality care is our priority. All our family day care educators must have the below qualifications, as well as a passion for looking after children!
- Certificate III in Children's Services (either completed or working towards)
- Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis management)
- National Criminal History Check (no more than 6 months old)
- Valid PRODA number
- Working with Children Card (Positive Notice Blue Card)
- Current Certificate in Child Protection
- Current Public Liability Insurance
A Day in The Life of A Family Day Care Educator
During any session, you will find yourself caring for up to four children – aged between zero and six. Once children have been dropped off, your responsibilities include creating a fun and safe environment, encouraging play-based learning. While you’ll work independently in your own home, the Y will provide you with the educational resources you need to give children the best start in life, and will provide regular assistance.
