Certificate Iii Early Childhood Educator - Brand New Centre

Little Zak's Academy is 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 experienced Certificate III Early Childhood Educators to join our team in our BRAND NEW Kiama service. Expected opening time frame is August/September 2024.
  
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: 

• Certificate III 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
• $500 annual bonus (Certificate III 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

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! If this sounds like you then, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call our Recruitment Team on (02) 8036 8*** for more information.
Additional information

• 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