" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eEarly Childhood Educator\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5879\"\u003e Education \u0026amp; Child Care \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5880\"\u003e Childcare \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5881\"\u003e NSW Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"8347\"\u003e 2530 \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5882\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 21/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eRotating rosters with flexibility depending on your needs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModern, purpose built centre + inclusive, supportive team \u0026amp; leadership\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet mentored by our experienced centre management to implement/develop programs\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Academy\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are seeking a passionate and experienced \u003cstrong\u003eEarly Childhood Educator\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;to join our \u003cstrong\u003eBomaderry\u003c/strong\u003e team and continue building on this high-quality learning environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Join Us?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are proud to be part of the Australian Government\u0026rsquo;s Worker Retention Payment program.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;Eligible team members at Little Zak\u0027s 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.\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s 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.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRotating rosters to support work life balance\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetitive remuneration\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;depending on your qualification and experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUp to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e50 percent staff childcare discount\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ewellbeing day\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;each year for permanent staff (after 12 months)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHealth and wellness allowance reimbursing up to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003e$50 per month\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;(gym, pool, wellness memberships)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$1,000 employee referral bonus\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;for each successful referral\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmployee Assistance Program via\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eSonder\u003c/strong\u003e, offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid staff meetings, including dinner provided\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePaid off-floor induction with structured onboarding and training\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMentoring and buddy system for all new starters\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudy support through\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003ePay for Progression\u003c/strong\u003e, including Certificate III, Diploma, and Early Childhood Teaching pathways (T\u0026amp;Cs apply)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong promote-from-within culture with long-term career opportunities\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the role:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFacilitate the learning experiences for your allocated group of children\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBe part of a collaborative teaching environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain effective communication with the parents throughout the service\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRegularly monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate a friendly, secure and stimulating interactive learning environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain positive working relationships with all team members\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure a high level of health \u0026amp; safety standards are maintained at all times\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCertificate III/Diploma in Early Childhood Education \u0026amp; Care (or working towards or ACECQA approved)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent Working with Children Check\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking knowledge of the National Quality Framework including: National Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNurture authentic connections with our children and families through interaction, curriculum and documentation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent verbal and written communication skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFirst Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Child Safety Commitment\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy is a Child Safe Organisation.\u003c/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003erigorous recruitment and screening process\u003c/strong\u003e in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By applying for a role with Little Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy, you acknowledge and agree to \u003cstrong\u003eundergo all required child safety checks\u003c/strong\u003e as part of our employment process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not miss out on this great opportunity!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eIf this sounds like you then, please click\u0026nbsp;\u0026lsquo;APPLY NOW\u0026rsquo;\u0026nbsp;or call 0485 982 484 for more information. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1128733\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "