Early Childhood Educator

2 days ago

Frankston North, Australia Explorers Early Learning Full time

Referral bonuses | Generous childcare fee discount*
- Above Award Rates* | Monthly RDOs*
- Culture Club Events | Peer and Leadership Support

**The Opportunity Awaits - Nurture the Very Beginning**

Are you ready to make a lifelong impact in a child’s earliest moments? At Explorers Early Learning Frankston North our Nursery Educators are trusted guides in a child’s first years, and we’re looking for a passionate and nurturing team member to join our permanent team.

**As a Nursery Educator with us, you will**:

- **Nurture the Beginning**: Provide responsive, loving care that supports each child’s emotional security and well-being during their most formative years.
- **Deliver Excellence**: Create engaging, sensory-rich experiences aligned with our high-quality, Reggio Emilia-inspired approach.
- **Build Bonds**: Develop meaningful, trusting relationships with babies and their families, becoming a consistent and calming presence.
- **Celebrate Firsts**: Witness and share in those magical “firsts” - steps, words, smiles - and support each child’s individual development.
- **Create a Safe Haven**: Design a calm, predictable, and secure environment where infants feel safe, settled, and supported.

When you join Explorers, you join a community that recognises the wonder of infancy and the power of a loving, responsive educator in shaping a child's lifelong learning journey.

**Why You’ll Love Working with Us**:

- **Above-Award Rates** - Because your dedication to our youngest learners deserves recognition.
- **Monthly RDOs** - We support your work-life balance.
- **Generous Childcare Fee Discount** - Helping you care for your family too.
- **Professional Growth & Career Pathways** - From Nursery Educator to Room Leader and beyond.
- **Vibrant Culture Club Events** - Connect with others who love what they do.
- **Recognition & Rewards** - Your care never goes unnoticed.
- **Paid First Aid Training & Renewals** - We keep you prepared.
- **Referral Bonuses** - Recommend a great educator and get rewarded
- **Employee Assistance Program (EAP)** - Because your well-being matters too.

***Explorers STAR Program - Grow with Us**
Our performance-based STAR Program helps you rise through the ranks - from Standard to Superstar - with hourly rates well above the industry standard at every level.

**You’re a Great Fit If You Have**:

- An approved ACECQA qualification (Certificate III or higher)
- A genuine passion for caring for **Nursery-aged children (0-2 years)**:

- A deep understanding of attachment, routines, and infant development
- Current First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis training
- A valid Working with Children Check and Mandatory Reporting training
- Full Australian working rights

**About Explorers**:
Explorers Early Learning is a family-owned and operated group with 20 purpose-built centres across Melbourne. We offer warm, beautiful environments where our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach comes to life, including in our dedicated Nursery spaces.
We value every team member and offer clear pathways for career development. When you join Explorers, you become part of a professional, supportive, and inclusive community.

We Celebrate Diversity
Explorers is a flexible, safe, and inclusive workplace, welcoming educators from all backgrounds - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all abilities.
- T&Cs apply.

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