Early Childhood Educator in Sydney

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 looking for a caring and enthusiastic Lunch Cover Educator to join our Narellan Vale team. This is a permanent part-time position working Monday to Friday. The successful applicant will work 5-hour shifts, either 9:00 am to 2:00 pm or 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, depending on the operational needs of the service.

Why Join Us?

• We are proud to be part of the Australian Government’s Worker Retention Payment program. Eligible team members at Little Zak's Academy now receive an additional 15% on top of award rates.
• Competitive remuneration depending on your qualification and experience.
• Up to 50 percent staff childcare discount.
• Paid wellbeing day each year for permanent staff (after 12 months).
• Health and wellness allowance reimbursing up to $50 per month (gym, pool, wellness memberships).
• $1,000 employee referral bonus for each successful referral.
• Employee Assistance Program via Sonder, offering unlimited confidential counselling and wellbeing support.
• Paid staff meetings, including dinner provided.
• Paid off-floor induction with structured onboarding and training.
• Mentoring and buddy system for all new starters.
• Study support through Pay for Progression, including Certificate III, Diploma, and Early Childhood Teaching pathways (T&Cs apply).
• Strong promote-from-within culture with long-term career opportunities.

About the role:

• Cover educator lunch breaks across the service.
• 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 working towards or ACECQA approved).
• 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.

Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment

Little Zak’s Academy 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 Academy, 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.

Additional information

• Permanent part-time role, Monday to Friday, 5 hours per day.
• Modern, purpose built centre + inclusive, supportive team & leadership.
• Get mentored by our experienced centre management to implement/develop programs.