
Early Childhood Educator
Little Zak's Academy
Posted 4 days ago
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 experienced Early Childhood Educators to join our brand new team in our Kiama service.
About the role:
- 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 working towards or ACECQA approved)
- 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
Benefits for you:
- Rotating rosters to support a great work/life balance
- Competitive above-award remuneration
- $500-1,000 annual bonus (depending on your qualification)
- 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children
- A paid day off on your birthday & a well-being day (on top of your annual leave)
- $1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referral
- Continuous career development opportunities and Future Leaders Program
- Study allowances to upskill your qualification including ECT degrees (T&Cs apply)
- Travel Allowances (T&Cs apply)
- Mentoring from our values-driven Leadership Team and full support from a well-established Support Office
- Employee Assistance Program
We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of children by implementing a comprehensive screening and interview process, conducting thorough candidate reference checks, and other checks to foster a child-safe organisational culture.
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.
Do not miss out on this great opportunity! If this sounds like you then, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call 0485 982 484 for more information.
About Little Zak's Academy
Early childhood is a significant period of our life during which the greatest brain development and growth occurs. It is a time when experiences influence attitudes, dispositions and learning. At Little Zak’s Academy our aim is to provide excellence in early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.
Little Zak’s Academy is privately owned and family run, with a strong commitment to participative, consultative and collaborative management. Our philosophy has been developed in consultation with staff and families, and we welcome visits, ideas and suggestions.
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