Educational Leader

4 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Explorers Early Learning Full time

Above Award Rates* | Generous childcare fee discount*
- Off-the-floor, leadership role | Onsite Parking
- Dedicated Education and Quality Mentor

**The Opportunity**:
As an Educational Leader at Explorers Frankston North, you’ll be part of our “off-the-floor” Centre Leadership Team, leveraging your extensive experience in curriculum programming and your proven ability to provide excellent support and mentorship to Educators in every room.

**In your role, you will**:

- Work collaboratively with the Centre Director and Director-in-Training to implement our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum.
- Provide support and mentorship to Educators
- Develop exceptional learning environments.
- Comply with regulations and company values.
- Maintain accurate documentation of children’s progress.
- Champion child safety and positive learning outcomes for every child under our care.

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*
- 50% childcare fee discount*
- On-site parking
- Professional development, training and career progression opportunities
- Exciting Culture Club events
- Supportive, vibrant environment
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous resource budget
- Dedicated Quality and Education Mentor
- Recognition and rewards
- Paid first aid courses and renewals
- Referral bonuses*

**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.

**You will have**:

- Bachelor or Diploma level Early Childhood Education and Care qualification
- A passion for children, their development, and a strong commitment to child safety
- Demonstrated ability to create and implement a quality education program
- A sound understanding of the Reggio Emilia approach to early childhood education
- Strong understanding of the EYLF and NQS
- 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 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.

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