Adamstown | Early Childhood Educator

Little Zak's Academy; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% above award rates (Government-Back

Rotating rosters

Competitive remuneration

Staff childcare discount

Wellbeing day for permanent staff

Health & wellness allowance

Job summary

Little Zak's Academy is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Educator to join our Adamstown team and continue delivering high-quality care and education. You will facilitate learning experiences, work within a collaborative teaching environment, and maintain strong parent communications within a nurturing setting.

Our team values staff development, strong safety standards, and a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care or equivalent.
• Current Working with Children Check is required.
• Knowledge of National Quality Framework and EYLF is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate learning experiences for your allocated group of children.
• Be part of a collaborative teaching environment.
• Maintain effective communication with parents throughout the service.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Create a friendly, secure and stimulating interactive learning environment.
• Maintain positive working relationships with all team members.
• Ensure high health and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care

Working with Children Check

Job description

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 a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Educator to join our Adamstown team 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 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
• Up to50% staff childcare discount
• Paidwellbeing 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 viaSonder, 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 new starters
• Study 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 opportunities

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:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care
• 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 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.

Do not miss out on this great opportunity!

Additional information

• Rotating rosters with flexibility depending on your needs
• Modern, purpose built centre + inclusive, supportive team & leadership
• Get mentored by our experienced centre management to implement/develop programs