Ignite Young Minds as an Early Childhood Teacher at Explorers Charlemont

Be part of something special from the very beginning!

Join Explorers Early Learning at our brand-new Charlemont centre, a purpose-built 174-place early learning centre preparing to open its doors to the community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our founding team as an Early Childhood Teacher and play a key role in bringing our Kindergarten program to life. You'll have the opportunity to create an inspiring learning environment, establish meaningful connections with families and lead a program that encourages creativity, growth and discovery.

With our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum at the heart of everything we do, you'll help spark curiosity, foster a lifelong love of learning and prepare children for their next big adventure.

In This Role, You'll Shine By:

- Leading Inspiring Practice: Establish and lead our Reggio Emilia-inspired Kindergarten program, sparking curiosity and fostering a lifelong love of learning.

- Building Meaningful Connections: Develop strong and lasting relationships with children, families and the wider community, creating a welcoming setting where everyone feels they belong.

- Creating Inspiring Environments: Design engaging, nurturing and safe learning environments where every child can thrive.

- Mentoring & Inspiring: Support and mentor Educators to deliver high-quality early learning experiences and meaningful outcomes for children.

- Shaping Something New: Play an integral role in establishing the Kindergarten program, room culture and learning experiences as part of a brand-new centre.

- Championing Child Safety: Uphold our commitment to child safety while supporting positive learning and developmental outcomes for every child.

Why Choose Explorers?

- Dedicated planning time to focus on what matters most.





- A supportive team environment where collaboration and connection are valued.

- Professional development opportunities to support your growth.

- Recognition, rewards and Culture Club events.

- Generous resource budget to support your Kindergarten program.

- Referral bonuses*.

- Paid First Aid training and renewals.

- Generous childcare fee discount*.

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your wellbeing.

- Onsite parking at selected centres.

Bring Your Passion & Expertise

To be successful in this role, you will hold:

- A Bachelor's or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education.

- Full or provisional VIT registration (mandatory).

- Minimum 3 years' experience in an Early Childhood Kindergarten Teacher position.

- A genuine passion for children, their development and child safety.

- Strong knowledge of the EYLF, NQS and Reggio Emilia approach.

- Current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.

- Completion of the National Child Safety Training (Foundations of Child Safety Training).

- Australian working rights and a valid Working with Children Check.

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 2004, 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.

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.

At our new Charlemont centre, you'll have the opportunity to help shape the Kindergarten experience from day one, build a strong learning community and create an environment where children, families and educators can flourish.

Here, you're not just shaping children's futures. You're shaping your own – with 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 their child-safe responsibilities.

Help us bring our brand-new Charlemont centre to life. Ignite young minds and build your career with Explorers. The future starts here. Click Apply now to find out more!

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📌 Early Childhood Teacher (Charlemont)
🏢 Explorers Early Learning
📍 Charlemont