About us

Explorers School of Early Learning is a locally operated childcare and preschool service looking to expand our strong and dynamic team as we continue to grow. We are dedicated to fostering curiosity and confidence in young explorers to help them become lifelong learners and get the best start in life. Our state-of-the-art facilities and strong professional practice creates a rewarding and enriching environment for both children and Educators. Our nature-based blended-pedagogy approach is supported by our expansive outdoor environments and purpose-built facilities. At the heart of our philosophy is our commitment to supporting and empowering our Educators through leading pay, flexible benefits, and attractive professional development opportunities.

If you want to join a service which delivers rich and engaging educational experiences to children in a calm and nurturing environment, we would love to hear from you!

Role overview

As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will co-lead our preschool program for children aged 3-5 with vision, warmth, and professionalism. You will champion learning through play, mentor educators, partner with families, and shape rich, meaningful learning experiences that reflect our nature-based philosophy.

Why to choose Explorers

Market leading pay: we value and reward our teaching professionals through leading pay and benefits, including above award and retention grant pay and bonuses

Flexible benefits: we offer the opportunity to choose from a comprehensive range of benefits. For example:

Annual leave allowance extension to 6 weeks per year

70% discount on childcare gap fees for working parents

Access to retail discounts platform to lower the cost of living

Additional professional development funding

Strong professional practice: our service has a wonderful community of settled children, enabled by our thorough orientation procedures and deep relationships with families and colleagues, resulting in opportunities for rich learning and development

Professional and career advancement: our approach to educational and reflective practice, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing learning and development opportunities support educators to make best use of our resources and environments. We want you to grow with us, so we actively fund and encourage ongoing professional and leadership development.

What we are looking for

If you are interested in joining our service as an Early Childhood Teacher, this is what you will need:

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-recognised ECT Qualification)

Current First Aid, CPR, and Asthma/Anaphylaxis Certificates, and current WWCC

At least two years of experience in early education

A positive, professional and collaborative approach which aligns with our team culture and makes us an incredible place to work

A commitment to delivering high-quality early education and care, with the support of service leadership and resources

Passion for programming and implementing rich educational content based on children’s interests, goals and developmental priorities

A commitment to role modelling and guiding positive interactions amongst children and the team

Ability to build strong relationships with families and colleagues

How to apply

If you share our passion for the role, please Click Apply or give Michaela a call on 02 6621 5037 or email us on [email protected] for more information.