Becoming an Educator
Could you be a family day care Educator?
If you have a passion for working with children and want the freedom to run your own business, becoming a family day care educator could be the perfect fit.
Educators come from diverse backgrounds and bring different experiences, but they all share a love for nurturing, teaching, and inspiring young minds in a home-based environment. As an educator with My Place Family Day Care, you have the flexibility to choose the hours and days that suit you while maintaining full control over how you operate your business.
Family day care allows you to combine your love for children with your leadership and teaching skills in a rewarding career that fits your lifestyle. You won’t be on this journey alone—our team provides ongoing support, training, and resources to help you succeed.
If you’re interested in becoming an educator with My Place Family Day Care, submit the form below and a member of our team will be in touch soon to discuss the next steps.
What we look for in an Educator:
Have a minimum ACECQA approved Certificate III qualification (or be actively working towards)
Have an understanding and willingness to adhere to the National Quality Framework (NQF).
Be passionate about children’s rights including the right to rest, play and participate
Follow My Place’s educational philosophy, policies and procedures where children are supported to engage with educational experiences that extend children’s learning.
Work collaboratively with My Place team members, families and community to establish and maintain strong business partnerships.
Use required documentation and assessment templates to meet regulatory requirements and NQF standards.
Be committed to ongoing professional development.
Ability to run a small business and meet legislative requirements (inc taxation).
Embrace technology including emails, online meetings, electronic timesheets.
My Place Family Day Care is approved by the Queensland Government Office for Early Childhood Education and Care, as well as by Australian Government Department of Education. My Place is also a member of the Family Day Care Association of Queensland, achieving an overall rating of Exceeding National Quality Standards.
