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Early Childhood Educator

2 weeks ago

Lake Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia Little Zak's Academy Full time $500,000 - $1,000,000 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 Inclusion Support Early Childhood Educatorsto join our established team in our Shellharbour service. This is a part-time role 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday (7 hours/day).

Why Join Us?

  • We are proud to be part of the Australian Government's Worker Retention Payment program. Eligible team members at Little Zak's receive an extra 10% on top of award rates from December 2024, with an additional 5% starting December 2025. This funding is fully supported by the government until November 2026. Little Zak's Academy is one of the few approved providers nationally to offer this benefit.
  • Rotating rosters to support a great work/life balance
  • Competitive remuneration and up to $1,500 annual bonus (depending on your 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 your 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, a trusted Employee Assistance Program that provides unlimited confidential counselling and support sessions. Whether you need help managing stress, work-life balance, or personal challenges, Sonder is here to support you whenever you need it.
  • Study allowances to upskill qualifications (including Early Childhood Teaching degrees, T&Cs apply)
  • Travel allowances (T&Cs apply)

About the role: 

  • 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)
  • Experiences 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

Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment

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. 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 Academy, 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. 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 for more information.