Lead Educator: Shape Play-Based Learning

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 Mornington 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.

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

• Competitive above-award pay + 15% workers retention payment

• 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 Star Program and leadership opportunities

• A vibrant team culture with recognition programs, events, and celebrations

• 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 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

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, as both an educator and 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.

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