Educational Leader & Mentor for Innovative Early Learning

Explorers Early Learning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Award rates

Childcare fee discount

On-site parking

Professional development

Culture club events

Team culture

Job summary

Explorers Early Learning in Melbourne invites an Educational Leader to join the Mount Cottrell centre. You’ll lead curriculum programming, mentor teachers, and shape learning spaces where children thrive in a Reggio Emilia-inspired environment.

In this off-the-floor leadership role, you’ll collaborate with leaders, ensure compliance, document child progress, and champion safety and wellbeing while supporting ongoing professional growth and culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Commitment to children’s development and safety; leads programming.
• Experience implementing Reggio Emilia-inspired curricula; EYLF/NQS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Centre Director to implement Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum.
• Mentor and support educators in every room.
• Develop learning environments that spark creativity.
• Ensure regulatory compliance while upholding company values.
• Maintain accurate documentation of children’s growth.
• Lead child safety and promote positive learning outcomes.

Skills

Reggio Emilia approach

EYLF & NQS knowledge

First Aid training

Asthma & Anaphylaxis training

Child safety

Leadership & mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Explorers Early Learning in Melbourne invites an Educational Leader to join the Mount Cottrell centre. You’ll lead curriculum programming, mentor teachers, and shape learning spaces where children thrive in a Reggio Emilia-inspired environment.

In this off-the-floor leadership role, you’ll collaborate with leaders, ensure compliance, document child progress, and champion safety and wellbeing while supporting ongoing professional growth and culture.