Early Childhood Educator

11th November 2025

Where Careers in Early Learning Begin and Flourish.

Here at Explorers Dandenong, you’re not just shaping children’s futures. You’re shaping your own — with the best opportunities to grow, belong, and lead in early education.

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.

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-approved qualification.

- 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, this isn’t just another job in childcare. It’s the beginning of a career with a founder-driven, women-led organisation created to raise the standard of early learning in Australia. When Lynda Salvo founded Explorers in 2004, her mission was simple but powerful: to build centres where children and educators could thrive together. That same mission continues today, with every decision focused on investing in the people who bring our centres to life.

Explorers is designed around people first, with a culture where belonging and joy are as essential as curriculum. Here, you’ll find mentoring, leadership development, and the encouragement to stretch into new opportunities. It’s not just about compliance or ticking boxes; it’s about giving you the tools, trust, and community to grow into the educator and leader you want to be.

When you join Explorers, you’re stepping into:

- • A career pathway, not just a role— with leadership programs, mentoring, and funded professional development.

- • A thriving peer community— collaborative, passionate, and connected across our centres.

- • A values-driven culture— where curiosity, creativity, and care are celebrated every day.

- • A joyful environment— where children’s wonder inspires your own.

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.

Explorers Early Learning is a child-safe organisation. We are committed to the safety, well‑being, and inclusion of all children, and we expect all team members to uphold our child‑safe practices and responsibilities.

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