Where Careers in Early Learning Begin and Flourish
Join Explorers Early Learning Surrey Hills on Elgar Road as a Permanent Educator and help inspire a love of learning through our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum.
You'll create warm, engaging environments where children feel safe, supported and curious.
This role is Part Time - Monday to Thursday
Our purpose-built, three-level centre features five outdoor play spaces, lift access, modern technology including iPads and Storypark, and thoughtfully designed environments that support both children and educators to thrive.
Conveniently located near cafés, bakeries, parks and public transport, our Surrey Hills centre offers a connected community feel with onsite parking available for team members.
Children at Surrey Hills enjoy a range of enriching programs including sport, music and Italian, alongside regular incursions and excursions within walking distance of the service.
As An Educator You Will
Deliver Excellence: Inspire with our high-quality, Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum.
Build Connections: Form lasting relationships with children and families, becoming a trusted partner in their early learning journey.
Celebrate Milestones: Share in the joy of a child's growth, development, and achievements.
Foster Wonder: Create a safe, nurturing space where creativity and curiosity can flourish.
Benefits That Set Us Apart
Above award rates
Generous childcare fee discounts
Career pathways & professional development, including the Explorers Star Program
Access to our Culture Club, recognition programs & fun team events
Exclusive employee retail discount program
Generous referral bonuses
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support




Paid professional development and regular in-house training opportunities
Supportive shift structures with 3-month rotating rosters and flexibility to swap shifts within your pod
Why Surrey Hills?
Purpose-built and modern 4-year-old centre
Five engaging outdoor play spaces
Close-knit team culture with low turnover
Open-door leadership style with monthly team meetings and weekly huddles with the Educational Leader
Recognition initiatives including Educator of the Month and Values Pins
Well-equipped staff room with kitchen, lockers and coffee machine
Robust community connections and quarterly centre celebrations
Located near Wattle Park and local green spaces
Skills & Experience
ACECQA-approved qualification (Cert III or higher)
Passion for working with Nursery-aged children
Strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing
Completion of the National Child Safety Training (Foundations of Child Safety Training)
Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certificationsWorking with Children Check & Mandatory Reporting
Australian working rights
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 ****, 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.
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.
The future starts here.
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📌 Early Childhood Educator (Melbourne)
🏢 Explorers Early Learning
📍 Melbourne