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 a passionate and experienced
Early Childhood Educator
to join our
Corrimal
team and continue building on this high-quality learning environment.
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 Academy now receive an additional 15% on top of award rates.
The Australian Government announced that the Worker Retention Payment program would be extended until 30 June ****, continuing to support wage increases for eligible early childhood educators.
Little Zak's Academy was one of the first approved providers nationally to participate in this initiative, ensuring our team could access these additional benefits from the commencement of the program.
Rotating rosters to support work life balance
Competitive remuneration
depending on your qualification and experience
Up to
50 percent staff childcare discount
Paid
wellbeing day
each year for permanent staff (after 12 months)
Health and wellness allowance reimbursing up to
$50 per month
(gym, pool, wellness memberships)
$1,000 employee referral bonus
for each successful referral
Employee Assistance Program via
Sonder
, offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support
Paid staff meetings, including dinner provided
Paid off-floor induction with structured onboarding and training
Mentoring and buddy system for all new starters
Study support through
Pay for Progression
, including Certificate III, Diploma,



and Early Childhood Teaching pathways (T&Cs; apply)
Strong promote-from-within culture with long-term career opportunities
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 working towards 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
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-protected 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 chance 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 opportunity!
If this sounds like you then, please click 'APPLY NOW' or call ******** *** for more information.

📌 Early Childhood Educator (Wollongong)
🏢 Little Zak's Academy
📍 Wollongong