Early Childhood Educator (Lunch Cover)

Little Zaks; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 39 000 - 47 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Little Zak's Academy in Winmalee, NSW, is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Educator for a part-time role. You will facilitate learning experiences for a group of children, collaborate with a supportive team, and communicate with families to nurture development.

You will hold a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education, possess a Working with Children Check, and have knowledge of the NQF, EYLF, and National Regulations.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (or working towards / ACECQA approved)
• Current Working with Children Check
• Working knowledge of the National Quality Framework including National Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), EYLF
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• First Aid certification or willingness to obtain one

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Verbal & written comms

First Aid

Formation

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care

Description du poste

• 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

• 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

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.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Educatoron a part-time basis to join our Winmaleeteam 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 2028, 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 balance


• Competitive remunerationdepending on your qualification and experience


• Up to50 percent staff childcare discount


• Paidwellbeing 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 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:

• Part‑time basis, 5 days/week, 5 hours/day


• 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 or 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

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.