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Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Has current experience providing care to children in a professional context, with a commitment to acquiring knowledge in and applying current best practice in professional high quality education and care

Has the ability to apply knowledge of childhood development within an education and care setting
Possesses or has the ability to acquire knowledge of administrative and legislative requirements of operating a small business

Professional Childhood Education and Care – Able to engage children in affirming and respectful ways that encourage their sense of belonging, help them seek and make meaning of their world and empower their learning and growth, taking into consideration children’s individual differences in ability, personality, interests, cultural or linguistic background, learning and motivation.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships – Able to develop constructive and collaborative working relationships with families of children in care, other educators and the coordination unit and maintain them over time
Small Business Management – Able to provide individualised customer service to the families of children in care, as well as manage financial and record keeping requirements, tax compliance and maintenance of required insurances
Professional Practice Skills – Able to demonstrate professionalism including maintaining accurate records and documentation, demonstrating the use of reflective practice, engaging in ethical decision making, and maintaining professional boundaries including privacy and confidentially requirements

Is able to demonstrate a genuine interest in enthusiasm for engaging children in learning and helping them feel nurtured and valued
Is resilient to change and view change as an opportunity for personal and professional growth
Is physically and psychological resilient to the demands of providing professional and high quality education and care for children in a home based environment
Is invested in building positive relationships with other adults
Is committed to and values professional development and is an active participant in their own learning
Values Family Day Care as an education and care option and represents Family Day Care positively to families of children in care and to the broader community

Educators home meet or exceed the WFDC Educator Environment Risk Assessment Plan (landlord approval required, if applicable)
Educators must have completed a minimum Early Childhood Education and Care qualification or be actively engaged and nearing completion of an Early Childhood Education and Care qualification
Educators are self-employed and must provide education and care in accordance with the Education and Care Services National Law, Education and Care Service National Regulations, National Quality Standards, Early Years
Learning Framework and Framework for School Age Care and abide by WFDC Policy and Procedures
Educators must have and maintain current approved first aid, anaphylaxis and emergency asthma management qualifications
Educators and all adult members residing in the home will hold a current Working with Children Check
Educators will maintain Public Liability insurance for a home based education and care business
National Police/Criminal History Check

Meet all legislation set out in the Education and Care Services National Law and National Regulations
Is able to implement all WFDC policies including the ongoing maintenance of safe environments, maintenance of all documentation required under legislation and service policies including risk management plans
Implement and maintain the National Quality Standards and the Early Years Learning Framework and/or Framework for School Age Care
Provide an education and care environment in which children experience learning that is engaging and that enables them to experience belonging (acknowledging their interdependence with others), being (supporting children to be, to seek and make meaning of their world) and becoming (supporting the rapid and significant change that occurs as children learn and grow).
Take action to inform and work with the coordination unit in observing signs of learning, emotional and developmental challenges in children and identifying when a child’s safety and wellbeing has been comprised
Maintain a written document that includes assessment of learning and experiences that are provided for the children in care
Actively commit to developing and participating in a Quality Improvement Plan and undertaking training and development as required to ensure goals are met
Maintain accurate records and documentation at all times