Yes. Finding the right educator that meets your needs is incredibly important. We support you in a number of ways to make sure there’s a right fit between you, your children and the educator.
Yes. All in home care educators are required to have a minimum Certificate III level qualification. Acceptable qualifications include a Certificate III, Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Care.
In home care educators are also required to hold a current first aid certificate.
No. In home care cannot be provided by a family member.
There is no entitlement to the child care subsidy (CCS) or additional child care subsidy (ACCS) where an in home care educator cares for:
There are some very limited exceptions to this. For families that live in very remote areas and are unable to find an educator, in certain circumstances, a suitable relative can be an IHC educator.
Please contact us for more information.
In Home Care educators are skilled, qualified and dedicated child care providers.
The main role of an educator is to provide children with a variety of age appropriate, play-based activities that encourage each child’s development, learning and life skills.
If an educator has children under-school age in their care, they will be required to work with the Early Years Learning Framework.
An educator may also work alongside other service providers who all have specialist knowledge to assist each family with their specific circumstances.
Educators are not expected to perform household duties outside of those associated with the care of children.
Being an in home care educator is a truly rewarding and unique career.
In home care educators play an important role in the lives of families. Many educators make lifeline connections with families and children.
Plus, you’ll be making a real, positive impact.
To become an in home care educator, you need to:
In Home Care educators are required to have the following minimum qualifications:
Get more information on the MySkills website.
Every in home care educator is required to be registered with an in home care service.
Once you are registered with a service, they will work with you to match you to a suitable family.
Services support educators by:
To be an in home care educator, you must also be:
If you’re an in home care educator, we can support you by:
Below are some resources to assist educators in providing quality education and care. These links will take you to external websites.
This initiative aims to transform Australia’s approach to supporting children’s and young people’s mental health in early learning services and schools, from early years to 18. Resources are available for early childhood educators.
Find resources for early childhood educators and professionals support the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standard, link theory to practice, are accessible and easy to use and are written by experienced professionals.
Early Childhood Australia produces a number of publications for those working, studying or interested in the early childhood sector that can help support professional development.
Access professional learning modules that are self-paced and free. You will receive a certificate once you have successfully completed one or more of the modules.
Whether you are a new or experienced educator, you’ll find lots of ideas to keep your children learning, growing, and having fun.