Early Childhood Educator

The Opportunity Awaits! Are you ready to make a difference and ignite young minds? At Explorers Essendon, our Educators are the heart of our mission, and we’re looking for someone exceptional to join our permanent team. As an Educator with us, you will: Deliver Excellence: Inspire with our high-quality, Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum. Build Connections: Form lasting relationships with children and families, becoming a trusted partner in their early learning journey. Celebrate Milestones: Share in the joy of a child’s growth, development, and achievements. Foster Wonder: Create a safe, nurturing space where creativity and curiosity can flourish. Joining Explorers means becoming part of a community that champions the wonder of childhood and celebrates the transformative power of education. Together, we cultivate environments where growth, creativity, and a love for learning thrive.

Centre Highlights: Situated on the corner of Melbourne Road and Ferguson Street, you’ll find our beautiful Centre offers a nurturing environment for children. Our thoughtfully designed Centre has dedicated learning and care rooms appropriate for nurturing babies through to dynamic 3 and 4 year old Kindergarten spaces.

We have beautifully landscaped outdoor play areas and interactive learning spaces to enhance the children’s experiences. Our professional kitchen allows us to prepare delicious and healthy home cooked meals daily.
Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, our central piazza fosters a strong sense of belonging and encourages collaboration among the children within the Explorers Williamstown community.

Perks That Set Us Apart: Above-Award Rates* – Because your skills deserve to be valued. Monthly RDOs – Prioritizing balance and well-being. Generous Childcare Fee Discount* – Supporting your family as you support others. Career Progression & Professional Development – We’re here to grow with you. Vibrant Culture Club Events – Fun and connection outside of work. Recognition & Rewards – Your efforts don’t go unnoticed. Paid First Aid Training & Renewals – Keeping you prepared and confident. Generous Referral Bonuses – Share the love and reap the rewards! Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Because your well-being matters. Unleash Your Potential with the Explorers Star Program:
Take your career to new heights with our tiered performance-based initiative! Move from Standard to Superstar, earning competitive hourly rates that are well above industry standards at every level.

Your Ideal Qualities: ACECQA qualification (Certificate III or Higher). Passion for working with Nursery-aged children. Commitment to child safety and development. Valid First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis Training. Working with Children Check and Mandatory Reporting. Australian working rights. About Explorers: At Explorers Early Learning, we’re a family-owned and operated business with 20 purpose-built Centres across Melbourne. Our beautiful environments reflect our dedication to quality care and education. We value our team and are committed to creating clear pathways for your professional growth. As leaders in authentic Reggio Emilia-inspired education, we’re proud to foster a workplace that’s inclusive, diverse, and welcoming to all. Explorers is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal, and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity. We encourage applications from people who are from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, and cultural background. Child safe statement Explorers Early Learning is a child-safe organisation. We are committed to the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children, and we expect all team members to uphold our child-safe practices and responsibilities. Join Explorers and become part of a community that transforms lives through the magic of early childhood education. Let’s inspire the future together! *T&Cs apply.