Early Childhood Educator - Inclusion Support Program
6d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board
Early Childhood Educator - Inclusion Support Program
We are seeking an
Early ChildhoodEducator
who is well versed in working with additional needs children to step into our
Inclusion Support Program
in our
Narellan Vale
service.
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 now receive an additional
15%
above award rates. This program is funded by the Australian Government and
Little Zak's Academy is one of the few approved providers nationally to offer this benefit.
Competitive remuneration
Up to 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children
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)
About the role:
Support the inclusion of children with additional needs
We are looking for 2 individuals who are available:
Full-time - 5 days, 38 hours
Part-time role - Monday & Tuesday 7.6 hours, and Thursday & Friday 5 hours
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 withchildren 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 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.
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 opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced.
We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
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📌 Early Childhood Educator - Inclusion Support Program (New South Wales)
🏢 Little Zak's Academy
📍 New South Wales