At Explorers Early Learning, we believe exceptional educators don’t just teach, they lead, inspire and empower those around them. Join our team at Explorers Clyde North as a Lead Educator, and take the next step in your career within a centre where curiosity is encouraged, relationships are valued, and every day brings something new.
Working within our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, you’ll lead your room with confidence and guide meaningful learning experiences that support children to explore, discover and grow.
Why Explorers Clyde North?
Our purpose-built, double-storey centre is licensed for 152 children and features 4 outdoor play spaces designed to encourage exploration, creativity, and connection with nature. All children's learning environments are located on the ground floor, creating a practical and accessible layout for educators and families.
Conveniently located in Clyde North, our centre offers on-site parking and easy access to public transport, with shopping centres, cafés, parks, green spaces and other local amenities close by.
Children enjoy a variety of enriching experiences through regular incursions, excursions, community events and celebrations, with many excursion opportunities within walking distance of the centre. We also maintain strong community partnerships and a sustainability focus that is embedded throughout our practices and learning environments.
A Typical Day as a Lead Educator Includes:
- Leading Inspiring Practice - Guide and mentor your team to deliver high-quality, play-based learning experiences
- Creating Engaging Environments - Design thoughtful spaces that spark curiosity, creativity, and exploration
- Building Meaningful Relationships - Develop strong partnerships with children, families, and your team
- Supporting Team Growth - Coach and support educators to build capability, confidence, and consistency
- Championing Quality & Compliance - Ensure your room meets best practice standards in curriculum and care
Why Explorers Feels Different:
- Competitive above-award pay
- Monthly RDOs to give you time to recharge
- Significant childcare discounts for your family
- Ongoing professional development and clear career progression pathways
- Access to our Explorers Leadership Program and professional learning opportunities
- Paid study time to support your qualifications and career growth
- Paid staff meetings and ongoing in-house training opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
- Ability to swap shifts with ease when life gets busy
- Structured roster rotations every three months
- A vibrant team culture with recognition programs, celebrations, and service milestone awards
- Fully funded First Aid training and renewals
- Referral bonuses when you bring great people into our team
- Exclusive employee retail discount program
- Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing
What You'll Love About the Team:
- Strong, supportive and collaborative team culture
- Leaders who are approachable and committed to supporting your success
- Team meetings held regularly to encourage communication and connection
- Recognition through work anniversary celebrations and service pins
- Modern technology and systems to support programming and documentation
- Dedicated staff facilities including a comfortable staff room and kitchen amenities
- Safe, family-friendly community environment
What You'll Need:
- ACECQA-approved qualification (Diploma or higher)
- Experience leading or mentoring within an early learning setting
- Passion for working with children, particularly under 3 years old
- Strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing
- Completion of the National Child Safety Training (Foundations of Child Safety)
- Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications
- Working with Children Check & Mandatory Reporting
- Australian working rights
Why Join Explorers?
Founded by Lynda Salvo, Explorers Early Learning was built on a clear vision to create environments where both children and educators can truly thrive. Today, that vision continues to guide everything we do.
We're proud to be a founder-led, women-led organisation that invests in its people. That means real career pathways, genuine support, and a culture where you're encouraged to grow, contribute, and lead.
At Explorers, you'll be part of a team that values collaboration, celebrates achievements, and supports you to become the best version of yourself, both as an educator and as a leader.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. Explorers Early Learning is a child-safe organisation, committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.
Step into leadership with purpose. Apply today.
