Early Childhood Educator

1 week ago

Essendon, Australia Explorers Early Learning Full time

Above Award rates* | Full time opportunity
- Recognition and rewards | Professional development and career progression
- Supportive, vibrant environment

**The Opportunity**:
Our Educators are an essential part of our team at Explorers Essendon. As an Educator, you will:

- Deliver our high-quality, Reggio Emilia inspired curriculum.
- Develop relationships with children and families.
- Provide regular updates on each child’s progress.
- Foster a nurturing and safe environment for all children.

By joining our team, you become an integral part of a community that values and celebrates the wonder of early childhood. Together, we create environments that inspire growth, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning.

**Our Benefits**:

- Above Award rates*
- Monthly RDOs*
- 50% childcare fee discount*
- Professional development and career progression
- Exciting Culture Club Events
- Supportive, vibrant environment
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Recognition and rewards
- Paid first aid course renewals
- Generous referral bonuses*
- Access to our inhouse Explorers Diploma Program

**The Explorers Star Program**:
Elevate your career and earnings potential with us

The Explorers Star Program is a performance-based initiative which acknowledges the valuable contributions of our Educators. You'll have the opportunity to progress through four tiers, from Standard to Superstar, with each level offering competitive hourly rates well above the industry Award rates.

**The Explorers Diploma**:
As an Educator at Explorers, you have the exclusive opportunity to enrol in the Explorers Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Tailored to our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, this nationally recognised qualification allows you to upskill while working with us. The Diploma includes face-to-face training with Kerrie O’Neill (early childhood education consultant who has been working with the principles of Reggio Emilia for over 27 years) at our Southbank training facility.

To be eligible to enrol in the Explorers Diploma, you must hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113 and CHC30121).

**You will have**:

- An approved ACECQA qualification
- A demonstrated passion for children, their development, and a strong commitment to child safety
- First Aid Training
- Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training
- Valid Working with Children Check (Employee) and Mandatory Reporting.
- Australian working rights - Visa/Passport

**About Explorers**:
Explorers Early Learning is a family-owned and operated business with 19 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.

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