Early Childhood Educator – Certificate III or Diploma About Us ZL Little Kids School is a small centre with a BIG heart.

Located in Cecil Hills, we are a boutique early childhood education and care service licensed for just 29 children. Our smaller size allows us to create something truly special—we genuinely know our children, families and each other.

Our team is close-knit, supportive and passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences where children feel safe, valued, confident and inspired to learn and grow.

We believe that strong relationships are at the heart of quality early childhood education. We work closely together as a team and value the unique ideas, skills and personalities that each educator brings to our service.

We are not a large corporate centre—and we like it that way.

At ZL Little Kids School, we value our educators and believe that consistency is important for our children and families. We like to keep our staff and are looking for someone who is seeking a genuine

long-term opportunity

to become part of our Little Kids School family.

About the Role We are excited to be looking for a

special educator

to join our team!

We are seeking a warm, genuine and reliable

Certificate III or Diploma qualified Early Childhood Educator , or an educator currently working towards their qualification.

This position is approximately

50 hours per fortnight , with the potential for additional hours as our service continues to grow.

Our service operates Monday to Friday between

7:00 am and 5:30 pm , with typical shifts including:

7:00 am – 1:00 pm

12:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Occasional full-day shifts from 7:00 am – 5:30 pm

We are ideally looking for someone who is available to

commence within the next couple of weeks .

Because we are a small team, every person plays an important role. We are looking for someone who understands the importance of being

reliable, punctual, flexible and supportive of their colleagues .





This is more than simply filling a position. We are looking for the right person to become a valued and lasting part of our team.

What You’ll Be Doing As part of our team, you will:

Create a safe, nurturing, inclusive and engaging environment for children

Build meaningful and respectful relationships with children and their families

Contribute to planning and implementing play-based learning experiences based on children's interests, strengths and developmental needs

Observe and document children's learning and development

Support children's health, safety, wellbeing and individual needs

Work collaboratively with a small team of educators to create a positive and consistent environment

Communicate professionally and respectfully with families and colleagues

Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming learning environment

Follow service policies, procedures and regulatory requirements

Bring your own ideas, creativity, interests and personality to our educational program

Participate in ongoing professional learning and continuous improvement

Who We’re Looking For We’re looking for more than just the right qualification.

The ideal educator will be someone who is looking for a

long-term workplace

where they can build relationships, contribute their ideas and genuinely become part of a team.

You will be:

Genuinely reliable, punctual and committed

Looking for a long-term employment opportunity

Warm, caring and passionate about working with young children

A positive and supportive team player

Comfortable working closely within a small team





Flexible and willing to assist where needed

Proactive and able to use your initiative

Professional, responsible and respectful

Someone who takes pride in their work and follows through on commitments

Passionate about supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who wants to stay, grow and become part of our Little Kids School family.

What You’ll Need

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or currently working towards a recognised qualification

Current NSW Working with Children Check

Current First Aid and CPR qualifications, or willingness to obtain and maintain them

Current Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management training, or willingness to obtain and maintain them

Knowledge of the

Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

and

National Quality Standard (NQS)

A genuine passion for early childhood education and care

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to work positively and collaboratively within a small team

Previous experience in an early childhood education and care setting will be highly regarded.

What We Offer At ZL Little Kids School, we genuinely value our team.

We know that when educators feel supported, valued and happy in their workplace, children benefit too.

We offer:

A genuine

long-term employment opportunity

for the right person

A warm and supportive workplace

The opportunity to work within a close-knit, small team

Smaller daily numbers, allowing you to build meaningful relationships with children and families

Supportive and approachable management

A workplace where your ideas and contributions are valued

Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience

Opportunities for career development and ongoing learning

The opportunity to grow alongside our service as enrolments increase

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📌 Early Childhood Educator (Sydney)
🏢 Z.L. Little Kids School
📍 Sydney