Become an Educator
Thank you for taking the time to explore the possibilities of becoming an Educator with Nature Alliance Family Day Care Service. The child care sector is highly regulated and there are many requirements that need to be met to ensure that you, your family and your environment meet the standards set by the Sector, Government and Nature Alliance Family Day Care Service. These include the following:
- Education and Care Services National Law (WA) Act 2012- ‘The Act’,
- Education and Care Services National Regulations, 2012 – ‘Regulations’,
- National Quality Standards for Early Childhood Education and Care and School Age Care (2010),
- Early Years Learning Framework for Australia and Framework for School Aged Care in Australia
The Family Day Care Educator’s role is far more than caring for children and the following criteria may assist in your decision to pursue Family Day Care as a career.
Do you have or would be willing to work towards the following:
- Have a Certificate III in Children’s Services or above
- Have an understanding of the above regulations and frameworks
- Have good communication skills – both written and verbal
- Ability to build rapport with all families
- Embrace diversity and abilities that are different
- Set up an environment for children that stimulates their learning
- Ability to document children’s learning using a variety of mediums
- Have excellent organisational skills and be able to multi task
- Be committed to Professional Development
- Ability to run a small business and meet legislative requirements (inc taxation)
- Embrace the philosophy of Nature Alliance
Guide To Applying:
The checklist is of all the documentation required as part of your Registration and Membership. You will need to forward these documents to Nature Alliance before you can be registered.
Nature Alliance Family Day Care Philosophy
Information for Registration
Your Residence:
This checklist will provide you with information as to what is required in your home to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the children in your care. A staff member will visit you in the early stages and provide advice on how to meet requirements in the most cost efficient way. Please call if you have any queries.
Residence Venue Self-Assessment
The Costs:
These checklists provide an overview of what your expenses are likely to be, but will vary depending on your individual residence and circumstances.
Establishment costs checklist
Fees and Charges
Application:
Please download the application form from the below link. Print and complete all sections and return to Nature Alliance.