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.