Early Childhood Educator

Explorers Early Learning; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 39 000 - 47 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Award rates with casual loading

Retention allowance

Flexible shifts

Permanent employment opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Culture club events

Recognition & rewards

Referral bonuses

Résumé du poste

Explorers Early Learning in Armadale is seeking a Casual Educator to inspire a love of learning through a Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum. You will create warm, engaging environments where children feel safe, supported and curious.

As an Educator you will deliver excellence, build connections with children and families, celebrate milestones, and foster wonder in a safe, nurturing space. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and provide opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• ACECQA-approved qualification (Cert III or higher) required.
• Passion for working with nursery-aged children.
• Strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
• Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications.
• Working with Children Check & Mandatory Reporting.
• Australian working rights.

Responsabilités

• Deliver Excellence: Inspire with our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum.
• Build Connections: Form lasting relationships with children and families, becoming a trusted partner in their early learning journey.
• Celebrate Milestones: Share in the joy of a child’s growth, development, and achievements.
• Foster Wonder: Create a safe, nurturing space where creativity and curiosity can flourish.

Connaissances

Passion for nursery-aged children

Child safety and wellbeing

First Aid/Asthma/Anaphylaxis certs

Working with Children Check

Formation

ACECQA-approved qualification (Cert III or higher)

Description du poste

Where Careers in Early Learning Begin and Flourish.

Join Explorers Early Learning at Armadale as a Casual Educator and help inspire a love of learning through our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum.You’llcreate warm, engaging environments where children feel safe,supportedand curious.

As an Educator you will:

• Deliver Excellence:Inspire with our high-quality, Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum.
• Build Connections:Form lasting relationships with children and families, becoming a trusted partner in their early learning journey.
• Celebrate Milestones:Share inthe joy of a child’s growth, development, and achievements.
• Foster Wonder:Create a safe, nurturing space where creativity and curiosity can flourish.

Benefitsthat set us apart:

• Award Rates + Casual Loading + Retention Allowance
• Flexible Shifts for a great work/life balance
• Supportive and Welcoming Team Environment
• Opportunities for Permanent Employment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for your well-being
• Fun Culture Club Events
• Recognition and Rewards for your contributions
• Generous Referral Bonuses

Skills & experience:

• ACECQA-approved qualification (Cert III or higher)
• Passion for working with Nursery-aged children
• Strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing
• Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications
• Working with Children Check & Mandatory Reporting
• Australian working rights

About Explorers

At Explorers Early Learning, thisisn’tjust another job in childcare.It’sthe beginning of a career with a founder-driven, women-ledorganisationcreated to raise the standard of early learning in Australia. When Lynda Salvo founded Explorers in 2004, her mission was simple but powerful: to buildcentreswhere children and educators could thrive together. That same mission continues today, with every decision focused on investing in the people who bring ourcentresto life.

Explorersisdesigned around people first, with a culture where belonging and joy are as essential as curriculum. Here,you’llfind mentoring, leadership development, and the encouragement to stretch into new opportunities.It’snot just about compliance or ticking boxes;it’sabout giving you the tools, trust, and community to grow into the educator and leader you want to be.

When you join Explorers,you’restepping into:

• A career pathway, not just a role-with leadership programs, mentoring, and funded professional development.
• A thriving peer community-collaborative, passionate, and connected across ourcentres.
• A values-driven culture-where curiosity, creativity, and care are celebrated every day.
• A joyful environment-where children’s wonder inspires your own.

Here,you’renot just shaping children’s futures.You’reshaping your own-with the best opportunities to grow, belong, and lead in early education.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, religion,ethnicityand culture.

Explorers Early Learning is a child-safeorganisation. We are committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and expect all team members to uphold our child-safe responsibilities.

Build your career with Explorers. The future starts here.

T&Cs apply.