24h ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board
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
Early Childhood Teacher
to join our team in our
Erskine Park
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 receive an extra 15% on top of award rates. This funding is fully supported by the government. Little Zak's Academy is one of the few approved providers nationally to offer this benefit.
Rotating rosters to support work life balance
Competitive remuneration
depending on your qualification and experience (between $75,000 to $100,000 per annum depending on experience and award classification)
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 recent 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:
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 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.
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📌 Early Childhood Teacher (New South Wales)
🏢 Little Zak's Academy
📍 New South Wales