" \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 Early Childhood - Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5881\"\u003e Sydney \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"8347\"\u003e 2066 \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"5882\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 28/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eRotating rosters to support a great work/life balance\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 an experienced\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Childhood Educator\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eto join our team at \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Zak\u0027s Academy\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\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 (between $75,000 to $90,000 per annum)\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\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnsure learning and development is aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplement and evaluate programs indoors and outdoors\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreate a stimulating and positive environment for the children\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWrite observations and analyse children\u0027s progression and development\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide support and assistance to other staff members\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonitor staff interactions to ensure they are in line with the EYLF\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop strong relationships with children, and effectively communicate with parents and carers\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout you:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eACECQA Diploma in Early Childhood Education\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent Working with Children Check\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOutstanding level of verbal and written communication\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong Knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong computer skills\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent approved First Aid Certificate\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis training\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\u0026nbsp;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\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003erigorous recruitment and screening process\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy applying for a role with Little Zak\u0026rsquo;s Academy, you acknowledge and agree to\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eundergo all required child safety checks\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;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 \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\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;.\u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \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=\"1129953\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "