Job Description
Join Explorers Early Learning atExplorers Williamstownas aLead Educatorand help inspire a love of learning through our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum. You'lllead your room with confidence, create warm and engaging environments, and support your team to deliver exceptional early learning experiences where children feel secure, supported, and curious.
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As a Lead Educator you will:
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Lead with Excellence: Champion high-quality practice through our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum, guiding your team to deliver meaningful learning experiences.
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Build Connections: Form strong, lasting relationships with children, families, and your fellow educators, becoming a trusted leader in their early learning journey.
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Celebrate Milestones: Share in – and help shape – each child's growth, development, and achievements.
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Foster Wonder: Create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring space where creativity, curiosity, and discovery can flourish.
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Skills & experience:
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ACECQA-approved qualification (Diploma or higher)
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Passion for working with Children under 3 years old
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Strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing
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Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications
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Working with Children Check, Mandatory Reporting& National Child Safety Training completion
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Australian working rights
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About Explorers
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At Explorers Early Learning, thisisn'tjust another job in childcare. It'sthe beginning of a career with a founder-driven, women-
ledorganisationcreated
to raise the standard of early learning in Australia. When Lynda Salvo founded Explorers in ****, her mission was simple but powerful:



to buildcentreswhere children and educators could thrive together. That same mission continues today, with every decision focused on investing in the people who bring ourcentresto life.
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Explorersisdesigned
around people first, with a culture where belonging and joy are as essential as curriculum. Here,you'llfind mentoring, leadership development, and the encouragement to stretch into new opportunities. It'snot just about compliance or ticking boxes;it'sabout giving you the tools, trust, and community to grow into the educator and leader you want to be.
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When you join Explorers,you'restepping into:
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A career pathway, not just a role- with leadership programs, mentoring, and funded professional development.
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A thriving peer community- collaborative, passionate, and connected across ourcentres.
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Avalues-driven culture- where curiosity, creativity, and care are celebrated every day.
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A joyful environment- where children's wonder inspires your own.
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Here,you'renot just shaping children's futures. You'reshaping your own - with the best opportunities to grow, belong, and lead in early education.
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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,ethnicityand
culture.
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Explorers Early Learning is a child-safeorganisation. We are committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and expect all team members to uphold our child-safe responsibilities.
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Build your career with Explorers. The future starts here.
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T&Cs; apply.

📌 Lead Educator - Support (Victoria)
🏢 Explorers Early Learning
📍 Victoria