Job Description
Gym allowance
Rotation Rosters
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 an experienced Diploma Educator to join our established team in our Penrith service.
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
Maternity leave cover position with potential to extend
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
Up to 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children
An additional paid leave 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 Zak's 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.
Do not miss out on this great opportunity! If this sounds like you then, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call Emily on 0485XXXXXX for more information.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Diploma Educator position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Penrith offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.
