Job Overview:
The Family Day Care Coordinator plays a pivotal role in promoting the development and well-being of children in care while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support and monitor family day care educators to ensure high-quality care and compliance with quality standards.
* Conduct regular home visits and assessments of registered educators.
* Provide training, guidance, and professional development opportunities to educators.
* Assist educators with programming, planning, and documenting children's learning using appropriate frameworks (e.g., Early Years Learning Framework).
* Manage enrolments and placements of children in coordination with families and educators.
* Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting as required by regulatory bodies.
* Respond to complaints or incidents and support educators in resolving issues.
* Liaise with families, community services, and relevant authorities as needed.
* Participate in quality improvement and service planning processes.
Requirements:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.