Certificate III Early Childhood Educator

1 week ago

Newcastle Maitland Hunter, Australia Little Zak's Academy Full time $104,000 - $130,878 per year

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 Certificate III Early Childhood Educatorsto join our established team in our Adamstownservice.

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 in Early Childhood Education & Care (or ACECQA approved or working towards)
  • 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
  • Generous childcare discounts for your own children
  • Continuous career development opportunities
  • Above award wages
  • $500 yearly bonus
  • Apply for our future leaders program
  • A paid day off on your birthday
  • Invitation to our family fun day for you and your family
  • Company Awards Night
  • Travel Allowances (Please ask about this)

We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. 

Do not miss out on this great opportunityIf this sounds like you then, please click 'APPLY NOW' or call Maurice at Little Zak's on

Little Zaks Child Safety Commitment

Little Zak's 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. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.

By applying for a role with Little Zak's, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process.

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