About Little Zak's Academy
We are a privately owned and family run early childhood care and education service that provides a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment for children.
Our dedicated staff value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on their knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.
We are seeking experienced Certificate III Early Childhood Educators to join our established team in our The Entrance service. This brand new service aims to provide high-quality education and care to young children.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Facilitate the learning experiences for your allocated group of children
* Be part of a collaborative teaching environment
* Maintain effective communication with 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
* Certificate III/Diploma/Teaching Degree 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
* Rotating rosters to support a great work/life balance
* Competitive above-award remuneration
* $500 annual bonus (depending on your qualification)
* 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children
* A paid day off on your birthday & a 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)
* Travel Allowances (T&Cs apply)
* Mentoring from our values-driven Leadership Team and full support from a well-established Support Office
* Employee Assistance Program