Little Zak's Academyis 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 experiencedEarly Childhood Teacherto join our team in ourChisholmservice.
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 extra benefits from the commencement of the program.
Rotating rosters to support work life balance
Competitive remunerationdepending on your qualification and experience (between $75,000 to $100,000 per annum depending on experience and award classification)
Up to50 percent staff childcare discount
Paidwellbeing dayeach 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 bonusfor each successful referral
Employee Assistance Program viaSonder, 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 throughPay for Progression, including Certificate III, Diploma,



and Early Childhood Teaching pathways (T&Cs; apply)
Solid promote-from-within culture with long-term career opportunities
About the role:
Ensure learning and development is aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards
Implement and evaluate programs indoors and outdoors
Create a stimulating and positive environment for the children
Write observations and analyse children's progression and development
Provide support and assistance to other staff members
Monitor staff interactions to ensure they are in line with the EYLF
Develop strong relationships with children, and effectively communicate with parents and carers
About you:
ACECQA Approved Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Current Working with Children Check
Outstanding level of verbal and written communication
NESA Accreditation - Provisional or Proficient
Strong Knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS)
Strong computer skills
Current approved First Aid Certificate
Current approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
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 arigorous recruitment and screening processin 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 toundergo all required child safety checksas 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 opportunity!
If this sounds like you then, please click 'APPLY NOW' for more information.

📌 Early Childhood Teacher (Newcastle)
🏢 Little Zak's Academy
📍 Newcastle