Early Childhood Teacher

Little Zaks; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus under government fund

Staff childcare discount up to 50%

Wellbeing day

Health and wellness allowance

Referral bonus

Employee Assistance Program (Sonder)

Dinner at staff meetings

Structured onboarding and mentoring

Study support for progression

Promote-from-within culture

Job summary

Little Zak's Academy in Sydney's Ropes Crossing is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Teacher to join our team. You will ensure learning and development align with the EYLF and NQS while implementing and evaluating programs across indoor and outdoor settings.

You will write observations, track progression, and support staff while building strong relationships with children and parents. We offer mentoring, onboarding, and opportunities for study and career progression.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure learning and development is aligned with the EYLF and the NQS.
• 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 EYLF compliance.
• Develop strong relationships with children, and effectively communicate with parents and carers.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Strong computer skills

Education

ACECQA Approved Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

• 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

• 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

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 an experiencedEarly Childhood Teacherto join our team in our Ropes Crossing 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 receive an extra 10% on top of award rates from December 2024, with an additional 5% starting December 2025. This funding is fully supported by the government until November 2026. Little Zak’s Academy is one of the few approved providers nationally to offer this benefit.
• 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 arigorous recruitment and screening processin 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 toundergo all required child safety checksas part of your 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!