Richmond | Diploma Educator (Full-Time)

Little Zaks; Richmond; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotating rosters

Above‑award pay

Staff childcare discounts

Wellbeing day off

Referral bonus

Career development

Study allowances

Mentoring from leadership

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Little Zak's Academy in Richmond seeks experienced Diploma qualified Early Childhood Educators to join our established team. You will facilitate learning experiences for your group, collaborate with colleagues, and maintain strong communication with families in a supportive, nurturing environment.

We value staff development, offer rotating rosters for work-life balance, and provide above-award remuneration, staff discounts, and a wellbeing day. Training and mentoring are integral to our culture.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (or ACECQA approved or working towards).
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Knowledge of the National Quality Framework including National Regulations, NQS, EYLF.
• Nurture authentic connections with children and families through interaction, curriculum and documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Nurture authentic connections with our

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care (or ACECQA approved or working towards)

Job description

• 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 experiencedDiplomaEarly Childhood Educatorsto join our established team in ourRichmondservice.

Please note: Candidates with a Graduate Diploma Qualification onlu do not qualify for this role.

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 (or ACECQA approved or working towards)
• 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

Benefits for you:

• Rotating rosters to support a great work/life balance
• Competitive above-award remuneration
• Staff childcare discounts for your own children
• A paid day off on well-being day (on top of your annual leave)
• $1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referral
• Continuous career development opportunities and Future Leaders Program
• Study allowances to upskill your qualification including ECT degrees (T&Cs apply)
• Mentoring from our values-driven Leadership Team and full support from a well-established Support Office
• Employee Assistance Program

Little Zaks Child Safety Commitment

Little Zak's 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, 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.