Educional Leader

$38.03 p/h - $41.85 p/h + ECEC Retention

Lead, Inspire, and Create as an Educational Leader at Explorers

Are you ready to ignite a lifelong love of learning and shape the future of education? As an Educational Leader at Explorers Early Learning, you'll play a pivotal role in a supportive, innovative leadership team. With your expertise in curriculum programming and mentorship, you'll inspire educators and create exceptional learning environments where children thrive.

Your Mission: Guiding the Next Generation
In this exciting "off-the-floor" leadership role, you will:

• Collaborate with the Centre Director and Director-in-Training to bring our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum to life.
• Mentor and support educators in every room, helping them shine in their roles.
• Develop learning environments that spark creativity and curiosity.
• Ensure compliance with regulations while championing our company values.
• Maintain precise, meaningful documentation of children's growth and achievements.
• Lead the charge on child safety and foster positive learning outcomes for every child in our care.

Why Join Explorers?
By becoming part of our team, you're not just joining a workplace—you're joining a community passionate about nurturing the magic of early childhood. Here's what we offer:

• Above Award rates for your exceptional contributions.*
• Generous childcare fee discount*—because we care for your family too.
• Convenient on-site parking.
• Professional development, training, and career growth opportunities.
• Exciting Culture Club events that celebrate your hard work.
• A vibrant, supportive team that feels like family.
• Access to a generous resource budget to fuel creativity.
• Dedicated Quality and Education Mentors to help you succeed.
• Recognition, rewards, and referral bonuses*.
• Fully funded first aid courses and renewals.

Shine Brighter with the Explorers Star Program
Take your career to new heights with our performance-based Explorers Star Program Progress through four tiers—from Standard to Superstar—earning competitive hourly rates that go well beyond industry standards as you grow and succeed.

What You Bring to the Table
We're looking for a passionate leader who embodies:

• A Bachelor's or Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• A deep commitment to children's development and safety.
• A knack for creating and implementing outstanding educational programs.
• A solid understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach to early education.
• Expertise in the EYLF and NQS frameworks.
• First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis Training.
• A valid Working with Children Check (Employee) and Mandatory Reporting.
• Australian working rights (Visa/Passport).

Join us at Explorers, where your passion for early education meets endless opportunities to grow, lead, and inspire. Let's create a brighter future—together

Why Explorers?
Explorers Early Learning is a family-owned and operated business with 20 childcare Centres across Melbourne. Our beautiful, purpose-built Centres and enriching learning environments reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional care and education.

We strongly believe in nurturing the growth and potential of our team members, and we're dedicated to providing a clear career path for those who share our passion for early childhood education.

Join our team and become a leader in the sector, delivering authentic Reggio Emilia-inspired, quality early education.

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.

*T&Cs apply.

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At Explorers Early Learning, we are proud to be a locally owned and operated business providing high-quality care and education for children aged six weeks to school age.

Our Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum encourages exploration and curiosity, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Our experienced Educators work closely with families to ensure each child's individual needs are met, and we offer an integrated Kindergarten program to prepare children for their next steps in education.

We're dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment where children can thrive and families can feel supported in their parenting journey.

At Explorers Early Learning, we are proud to be a locally owned and operated business providing high-quality care and education for children aged six weeks to school age.

Our Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum encourages exploration and curiosity, laying a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Our experienced Educators work closely with families to ensure each child's individual needs are met, and we offer an integrated Kindergarten program to prepare children for their next steps in education.

We're dedicated to providing a warm and welcoming environment where children can thrive and families can feel supported in their parenting journey.

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