Early Childhood Inclusion Support Educator

Little Zak's Academy; Kurri Kurri; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

15% Worker Retention Payment

Up to 50% staff childcare discount

Wellbeing day each year

Health & wellness allowance

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Little Zak's Academy Kurri Kurri is seeking an Inclusion Support Educator to join our team. You will collaborate with educators to provide additional support for children in the 3-5 years learning environment, helping them participate, learn and stay engaged throughout the day.

This role focuses on building inclusive experiences, fostering belonging and translating planning into encouraging activities in a nurturing, safe setting.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or ACECQA-equivalent).
• Experience with children with additional needs is highly desirable.
• Working with Children Check.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards (NQS) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
• Genuine commitment to inclusion and supporting children's individual needs.
• Ability to build authentic, respectful relationships with children and families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support inclusion and participation of children with additional needs.
• Work with educators to support individual learning and development.
• Contribute to inclusive learning experiences and routines.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Support engagement, participation and wellbeing throughout the day.
• Assist with planning and evaluation of learning experiences.

Skills

Communication

Inclusion focus

Team collaboration

Belonging & belongingness

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Early Childhood Inclusion Support Educator

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 an Inclusion Support Educator to join our established team at Little Zak's Academy Kurri Kurri.

This is a part-time position working 24 hours per week - Tuesday to Friday, 6 hours per day.

The position will provide additional support within our 3-5 years learning environment, working alongside the existing team to support the inclusion, participation, learning and wellbeing of children with additional needs.

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 remuneration depending on your qualification and experience
• Up to50 percent 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:

As an Inclusion Support Educator, you will work collaboratively with our educators to provide additional support to children who require assistance to fully participate in the learning environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the inclusion and participation of children with additional needs
• Working alongside educators to support children's individual learning and development
• Assisting with the implementation of inclusive learning experiences and routines
• Building positive and respectful relationships with children and families
• Supporting children's engagement, participation and wellbeing throughout the day
• Contributing to the planning, implementation and evaluation of learning experiences
• Creating a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment
• Maintaining effective communication with educators and families
• Working collaboratively with all team members
• Maintaining a high level of health and safety at all times

About you:

We are looking for a passionate, caring and inclusive educator who is committed to supporting every child to feel a strong sense of belonging.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an ACECQA-approved equivalent
• Experience working with children with additional needs is highly desirable
• Current Working with Children Check
• Working knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standards (NQS) and Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and supporting children's individual needs
• The ability to build authentic and respectful relationships with children and families
• 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 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

• Part-time position, 28 hours per week - Tuesday to Friday, 6 hours per day
• Modern, purpose built centre + inclusive, supportive team & leadership
• Get mentored by our experienced centre management to implement/develop programs