Early Childhood Teacher

Little Zak's Academy; Ryde; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worker Retention Bonus 15%

Staff childcare discount

Wellbeing day

Wellness allowance

Referral bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Dinner during staff meetings

Induction & training

Mentoring & buddy system

Study support for progression

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Little Zak’s Academy in Ryde, NSW, seeks an experienced Early Childhood Teacher to join our privately owned, family-run service. You will implement EYLF/NQS-aligned programs, foster a nurturing environment, and document children’s progress while supporting staff and communicating with families.

Strong knowledge of EYLF/NQS, a relevant Bachelor’s degree, WWCC, and current First Aid and asthma/anaphylaxis training are required.

Qualifications

• ACECQA approved Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication.
• NESA Accreditation - Provisional or Proficient.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF and NQS.
• Strong computer skills.
• Current approved First Aid Certificate.
• Current approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure learning and development aligned with EYLF and NQS.
• Implement and evaluate programs indoors and outdoors.
• Create a stimulating and positive environment for children.
• Write observations and analyse children’s progression and development.
• Provide support to other staff members.
• Monitor interactions to ensure EYLF compliance.
• Develop strong relationships with children and communicate with parents/caregivers.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

EYLF knowledge

NQS knowledge

Computer skills

First Aid

Asthma & Anaphylaxis training

Education

ACECQA Approved Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

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 an experienced Early Childhood Teacher to join our team in our Ryde 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 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:

• Ensure learning and development is aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards
• Implement and evaluate programs indoors and outdoors
• Create a stimulating and positive environment for the children
• Write observations and analyse children's progression and development
• Provide support and assistance to other staff members
• Monitor staff interactions to ensure they are in line with the EYLF
• Develop strong relationships with children, and effectively communicate with parents and carers

About you:

• ACECQA Approved Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Current Working with Children Check
• Outstanding level of verbal and written communication
• NESA Accreditation - Provisional or Proficient
• Strong Knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS)
• Strong computer skills
• Current approved First Aid Certificate
• Current approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

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 to support a great work/life balance
• Modern, purpose built centre + inclusive, supportive team & leadership
• Get mentored by our experienced centre management to implement/develop programs