UNIT GROUP 1295 CHILD CARE CO-ORDINATORS

CHILD CARE CO-ORDINATORS direct the activities of child care centres and services.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this unit group is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• directing and supervising child care workers
• developing and implementing programs to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children
• providing care for children in before-school, after-school, day and vacation care centres
• managing physical facilities and ensuring all buildings and equipment are maintained
• maintaining records and accounts for the centre
• complying with government requirements and standards