Certificate Iii/diploma Early Childhood Educator

2 weeks ago

Charlestown, Australia Little Zaks Full time

Rotating rosters to support a great work/life balance
- Modern, purpose built brand new centre + inclusive, supportive team & leadership
- Get mentored by our experienced centre management to implement/develop programs

**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.

Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.

We are seeking experienced **Early Childhood Educators** to join our **brand-new, 54-place service in Charlestown**, set to open in **July 2025**. This is an exciting opportunity to establish and grow a centre from the ground up.

**About the role**:

- 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)
- 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 for you**:

- Rotating rosters to support a great work/life balance
- Competitive remuneration
- $500-1,000 annual bonus (depending on your qualification)
- 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children
- A paid day off on your birthday & a well-being day (on top of your annual leave)
- $1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referral
- Continuous career development opportunities and Future Leaders Program
- Study allowances to upskill your qualification including ECT degrees (T&Cs apply)
- Travel Allowances (T&Cs apply)
- Mentoring from our values-driven Leadership Team and full support from a well-established Support Office
- Employee Assistance Program

**Do not miss out on this great opportunity**If this sounds like you then, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call our Recruitment Team on (02) 8036 8390 for more information.

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