Early Childhood Educator

3 weeks ago

Wollongong City Council, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
Early Childhood Educator - Inclusion Support Program

Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.

We are seeking Inclusion Support Early Childhood Educators to join our established team in our Shellharbour service. This is a part-time role 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday (7 hours/day).

Responsibilities
  • Support the inclusion of children with additional needs
  • Facilitate the learning experiences for your allocated group of children
  • Be part of a collaborative teaching environment
  • Maintain effective communication with the parents throughout the service
  • Regularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs
  • Create a friendly, secure and stimulating interactive learning environment
  • Maintain positive working relationships with all team members
  • Ensure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all times
About you
  • Certificate III/Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (or ACECQA approved)
  • Experience working with children with additional needs
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Working knowledge of the National Quality Framework including: National Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
  • Nurture authentic connections with our children and families through interaction, curriculum and documentation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one
Benefits and workplace features
  • Australian Government's Worker Retention Payment program with 10% extra on award rates from December 2024, plus an additional 5% from December 2025 (funding supported by the government until November 2026)
  • Rotating rosters for work/life balance
  • Competitive remuneration and up to $1,500 annual bonus (depending on qualification)
  • Up to 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children
  • A paid day off on your birthday plus a well-being day on top of annual leave
  • $1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referral
  • Continuous career development opportunities including our Future Leaders Program
  • Employee Assistance Program via Sonder for confidential counselling and support
  • Study allowances to upskill qualifications (including Early Childhood Teaching degrees, T&Cs apply)
  • Travel allowances (T&Cs apply)
About the employer and safety

Little Zak's Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. We have a rigorous recruitment and screening process, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks. By applying, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process. We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Do not miss out on this great opportunity If this sounds like you then, please click 'APPLY NOW' or call *** for more information.

Additional Information
  • Part-time 35 hours per week Monday to Friday
  • Modern, purpose-built centre + inclusive, supportive team & leadership

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