Early Childhood Educator - Inclusion Support Program We are seeking an Inclusion Support Early Childhood Educator to join our established team in our Kurri Kurri 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 until November 2026, 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

Part-time role - 4 days per week, 6 hour shifts.

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 setting

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-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.

Additional information

Modern, purpose built centre

Get mentored by our experienced centre management to implement/develop programs

Inclusive, supportive team & leadership

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📌 Early Childhood Educator - Inclusion Support Program (Kurri Kurri)
🏢 Little Zak's Academy
📍 Kurri Kurri