Preschool Room Leader

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Little Zak's Academy Full time $60,000 - $90,000 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 an experienced Room Leaderto join our established team in the Preschool Room (ages 4-5) at our Brookvaleservice. 

You will provide leadership in delivering high quality, inclusive learning programs, while working closely alongside the Centre Director to strive for an exceeding centre.

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:

  • Lead and mentor educators to achieve excellence and maintain strong professional relationships with one another.
  • Lead and develop the team to deliver a high-quality cycle of planning, curriculum and outcomes for each child in your room.
  • Ensure that all documentation, of children's learning, is visible and accessible to families and contains high-quality information to meet regulatory requirements.
  • 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:

  • A Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or an ACECQA-approved equivalent)
  • Unrestricted full-time working rights in Australia
  • Previous experience as a Room Leader is advantageous
  • Strong Knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS)
  • Outstanding level of verbal and written communication
  • Strong computer skills
  • A current Working with Children Check
  • A current approved First Aid/CPR/Asthma and Anaphylaxis/Child Protection training, or willingness to obtain

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.


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