• Family Youth and Children’s Services
• Full-time
• Part-time
• Closing on: Oct 17 2025
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  Are you a passionate, qualified Early Childhood Educator looking for a flexible, self-employed opportunity? Would you love the opportunity to run your own business from the comfort of your home while still caring for your family? Glen Eira’s Family Day Care has the perfect opportunity for you!

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Glen Eira City Council is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated Early Childhood Educators to provide high-quality, personalised education and care for children aged 0-12 years within their own home. This rare and unique opportunity allows you to create and run your own Family Day Care service with the flexibility to set hours that work for your lifestyle.

As a Family Day Care Educator, you will have the chance to develop tailored educational programs focusing on the individual needs and outcomes of the children in your care. This role allows you to provide high-quality, flexible childcare to families in your local community while enjoying the freedom and autonomy of self-employment. As a Family Day Care Educator, you’ll be responsible for things like:

• Setting up a stimulating and safe learning environment each day
• Creating exciting and engaging educational programs and activities for children
• Setting a fee schedule and deciding on the hours you want to work

• Ensuring your service aligns with the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education

  At Glen Eira Family Day Care, we want you to succeed. We’ll provide you with:

• Support and guidance from an experienced and professional Co-ordination Unit

• Clear practices and procedures to guide the operation of your business
• Ready to use forms and templates to help you comply with early childhood education requirements
• Home visits to assess safety and assist you to create an enriching and nurturing space for children
• Childcare equipment e.g. strollers, cots and other resources
• Access to professional development and training opportunities

HOW TO APPLY

If you are passionate about early childhood education and looking for a rewarding and flexible career, we would love to hear from you.
Click the ‘Apply’ button, complete the application form and upload your resume

• Setting up a stimulating and safe learning environment each day
• Creating exciting and engaging educational programs and activities for children
• Setting a fee schedule and deciding on the hours you want to work
• Ensuring your service aligns with the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Educatio