Rotating rosters with flexibility depending on your needsModern, purpose built centre + inclusive, supportive team & leadershipGet mentored by our experienced centre management to implement/develop programsRotating rosters with flexibility depending on your needsModern, purpose built centre + inclusive, supportive team & leadershipGet mentored by our experienced centre management to implement/develop programsEarly Childhood EducatorsWe are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Educatorto join our Penrithteam 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 balanceCompetitive remunerationdepending on your qualification and experienceUp to50 percent staff childcare discountPaidwellbeing 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 referralEmployee Assistance Program viaSonder, offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing supportPaid staff meetings, including dinner providedPaid off-floor induction with structured onboarding and trainingMentoring and buddy system for all new startersStudy support throughPay for Progression, including Certificate III, Diploma,



and Early Childhood Teaching pathways (T&Cs; apply)Strong promote-from-within culture with long-term career opportunitiesAbout the role:Facilitate the learning experiences for your allocated group of childrenBe part of a collaborative teaching environmentMaintain effective communication with the parents throughout the serviceRegularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programsCreate a friendly, secure and stimulating interactive learning environmentMaintain positive working relationships with all team membersEnsure a high level of health & safety standards are maintained at all timesAbout you:Certificate III/Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (or working towards or ACECQA approved)Current Working with Children CheckWorking 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 documentationExcellent verbal and written communication skillsFirst Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain oneLittle Zak's Academyis privately owned and family run.
Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a protected, 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 CommitmentLittle 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 Educator (New South Wales)
🏢 Little Zaks
📍 New South Wales