Early Childhood Educator

5 days ago

Tarneit, Australia Explorers Early Learning Full time

Break cover opportunity, working from 9am to 3pm across Monday to Friday
- Culture Club Events | Peer and Leadership Support
- Above Award Rates* | Reggio Emilia-Inspired Centre

**The Opportunity**:
Our Educators are an essential part of our team at Explorers Tarneit. 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.

**Centre Highlights**:
Conveniently located on the corner of Homebush Drive and just a short walk from Davis Creek, you’ll find our beautiful early learning Centre. Our Centre is purpose-built over two storeys with eight rooms, beautifully landscaped outdoor play areas, interactive learning spaces, a top-of-the-line commercial kitchen and a central piazza for collaboration with children from across the Centre.

**Our Benefits**:

- Above Award rates*
- Generous staff 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 courses and renewals
- Generous 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**:

- An approved ACECQA qualification, or evidence of studying towards one
- 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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