Enrich Young Minds as an Early Childhood Teacher at Explorers Croydon!

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 3 year Kindergarten Room, you’ll lead a dynamic program that encourages creativity, growth, and discovery.

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.

Centre Highlights:

Our childcare Centre is purpose-built over two storeys with a top-of-the-line kitchen, beautifully landscaped outdoor play areas, interactive learning spaces and a central piazza for collaboration with children from across the Centre.

Why Choose Explorers?

We go above and beyond to support and celebrate our team! Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 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 nurturing young minds with your passion and expertise!

To shine in this role, you’ll need:

• A Bachelor’s or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
• 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.
• Australian working rights (Visa/Passport) and a valid Working with Children Check.

About Us:

At Explorers Early Learning, we’re a family-owned network of 20 beautifully designed Centres across Melbourne. We’re passionate about delivering authentic, Reggio Emilia-inspired early education and fostering the growth of not just children but also our incredible team.

We believe in creating pathways for your success in a flexible, inclusive, and diverse workplace. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to grow, Explorers is the place to make a lasting impact.

We encourage applications from people who are from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, and cultural background.

Be a leader. Be inspired. Join Explorers and shape the future of early childhood education today!

*Terms and conditions apply.