Early Childhood Teacher

Explorers Early Learning; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resource budget

Onsite parking

Paid first aid courses

Employee Assistance Program

Childcare fee discount

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Explorers Early Learning Armstrong Creek is seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood Teacher to lead our 4 Year Old Kindergarten in a brand-new centre. You will deliver a Reggio Emilia-inspired program that supports creativity, wellbeing, and developmental discovery, while building a welcoming learning community from day one.

You bring a Bachelor’s or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education, 3+ years in kindergarten, and VIT registration (full or provisional).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
• Minimum 3 years in an Early Childhood Kindergarten Teacher position.
• Full or provisional VIT registration (mandatory).
• Australian working rights (Visa/Passport) and a valid Working with Children Check.
• First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis training.
• Completion of the National Child Safety Training (Foundations of Child Safety Training).

Responsibilities

• Lead a Reggio Emilia-inspired Kinder program, sparking curiosity and fostering a love of learning.
• Build deep connections with children, families and the community.
• Create a nurturing, safe environment where children thrive.
• Mentor and inspire Educators to deliver excellence in early learning.
• Champion child safety and positive learning outcomes for every child.

Skills

Reggio Emilia

EYLF

NQS

Child safety

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

VIT registration eligibility

Job description

Ignite Young Minds as an Early Childhood Teacher at our brand-new Armstrong Creek centre. Step into a rewarding and inspiring role where your passion for education meets the joy of shaping the future. As an Early Childhood Teacher in our vibrant 4 Year Old Kindergarten Room, you’ll lead a dynamic program that encourages creativity, growth, and discovery while helping establish a thriving learning community from the very beginning.

In This Role, You’ll Shine By

• Leading our Reggio Emilia-inspired Kinder program, sparking curiosity and fostering a love of learning.
• Building deep and meaningful connections with children, families, and the community.
• Creating an engaging, nurturing, and safe environment where children thrive.
• Mentoring and inspiring Educators to deliver excellence in early learning.
• Championing child safety and achieving positive learning outcomes for every child.

Why Choose Explorers?

• Time for You: Dedicated planning time to focus on what matters most.
• A Dream Team: Work in a vibrant, supportive environment that feels like family.
• Grow Your Skills: Professional development opportunities to help you soar.
• Feel Appreciated: Recognition, rewards, and exciting Culture Club events.
• Added Perks: Generous resource budget, referral bonuses*, onsite parking, and paid first aid courses.
• Wellbeing Matters: Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Generous Childcare Fee Discount*
• Be Part of Something New: Help shape the culture, community, and learning environment at our brand-new Armstrong Creek centre.

Bring Your Passion And Expertise, You Will Hold

• A Bachelor’s or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
• A minimum of 3 years in an Early Childhood Kindergarten Teacher position.
• Full or provisional VIT registration (mandatory).
• A genuine love for children, their development, and a commitment to child safety.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQS, and the Reggio Emilia approach.
• First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis training.
• Completion of the National Child Safety Training (Foundations of Child Safety Training).
• Australian working rights (Visa/Passport) and a valid Working with Children Check.

About Explorers

At Explorers Early Learning, this isn’t just another job in childcare. It’s the beginning of a career with a founder-driven, women-led organisation created to raise the standard of early learning in Australia. When Lynda Salvo founded Explorers in 2004, her mission was simple but powerful: to build centres where children and educators could thrive together. That same mission continues today, with every decision focused on investing in the people who bring our centres to life.

Our brand-new Armstrong Creek centre offers the unique opportunity to help create a positive team culture, build meaningful relationships with families from day one, and contribute to a vibrant learning community from the ground up.

Explorers is designed around people first, with a culture where belonging and joy are as essential as curriculum. Here, you’ll find mentoring, leadership development, and the encouragement to stretch into new opportunities. It’s not just about compliance or ticking boxes; it’s about giving you the tools, trust, and community to grow into the educator and leader you want to be.

When You Join Explorers, You’re Stepping 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 our centres.
• 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’re not just shaping children’s futures. You’re shaping 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, ethnicity and culture.

Explorers Early Learning is a child-safe organisation. 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 Armstrong Creek. The future starts here.

T&Cs apply.