Lead Educator

Full time opportunity to lead the 2.5yrs-3.5yrs age group
- Above Award Rates* | Supportive Centre Leadership Team
- Ongoing opportunities for professional development

**Step into a Career that Inspires and Empowers**

**The Opportunity**:
As a Lead Educator at Explorers Mount Cottrell you're more than a teacher—you’re a guide, an innovator, and a leader. Imagine the excitement of:

- Inspiring Young Minds: Lead the charge in crafting an engaging curriculum that sparks curiosity and supports each child’s unique journey in your dedicated classroom.
- Creating Lasting Bonds: Work closely with families, building meaningful relationships to understand each child's individuality, strengths, and dreams.
- Leading a Talented Team: Mentor and support a small group of passionate educators, guiding them toward professional and personal success.
- Championing Learning Outcomes: Make a lasting impact on every child’s growth, setting a foundation for lifelong learning.

Joining Explorers Mount Cottrell, means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community that celebrates the wonder of early childhood. Together, let’s create an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and a love for learning.

**Centre Highlights**:
Located on Goodison Grove and just a short drive from the Riverdale Village Shopping Centre, you’ll find Explorers Mount Cottrell. Our childcare Centre is purpose-built over two storeys with a top-of-the-line kitchen, beautifully landscaped outdoor play areas, interactive learning spaces and a central piazza for collaboration with children from across the Centre.

**What We Offer**:

- Above-Award Pay Rates
- Monthly RDOs for a Balanced Lifestyle
- Generous Childcare Fee Discount*
- Career Development through specialized training
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support when you need it
- Culture Club Events for a fun and connected work culture
- Professional Recognition and Rewards
- Paid First Aid Courses and Renewals
- Generous Referral Bonuses
- Exclusive Access to the Explorers Diploma Program

**Elevate Your Career with the Explorers Star Program**:
Stand out and soar in your career The Explorers Star Program offers a performance-based pathway where you can advance from Standard to Superstar, enjoying competitive hourly rates that outshine industry standards at every level.

**Who You Are**:

- Passionate about nurturing young minds and committed to child safety.
- Qualified with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or working toward it).
- Experienced in early childhood education, with a knack for crafting quality programs.
- Trained in First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis care.
- Equipped with a valid Working with Children Check and reporting credentials.
- Eligible to work in Australia.

Take this exciting step to empower, inspire, and grow with us at Explorers Mount Cottrell, —where every day is an adventure in early childhood

**About 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.
- T&Cs apply.