Educator Requirements

To join Cornerstone Family Day Care, applicants must meet our recruitment and registration requirements, including:

Qualifications and Training

• A minimum ACECQA-approved Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an approved equivalent or higher qualification.

• Current approved First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.

• Completion of required child protection and child safety training.

• A commitment to ongoing professional development and compliance with applicable education and care requirements.

Background Checks and Suitability

• A current Working With Children Check (WWCC), verified by Cornerstone.

• A National Police Check meeting applicable requirements.

• Verification of identity, qualifications and training certificates.

• Employment history verification and satisfactory professional reference checks.

• A satisfactory child-safe recruitment interview.

• A declaration of relevant compliance history, including any previous regulatory action, restrictions or prohibition notices.

• Successful completion of all required background screening and suitability assessments.

Home and Household Requirements

• A safe, suitable and appropriately equipped home environment.

• Current and verified WWCC clearances for all household residents aged 18 years and over.

• Successful completion of Cornerstone's home safety assessment and required risk assessments.

• A commitment to maintaining a child-safe environment that complies with applicable regulations and scheme policies.

Professional Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to child safety, professional conduct and appropriate boundaries.

• Maintain required documentation and implement educational programs appropriate to children's learning and development.

• Follow Cornerstone's policies and procedures and participate in ongoing monitoring, home visits and professional support.

• Successfully complete Cornerstone's induction and registration process before commencing care.

Why Join Cornerstone?

• Flexible opportunities to operate your own home-based family day care business.

• Ongoing professional mentoring and guidance.

• Practical assistance with educational programming, documentation and reflective practice.

• Access to professional learning opportunities and educational resources.

• A supportive scheme committed to children's safety, quality education and continuous improvement.