23rd April, 2024

The Opportunity: 

Casual Educators play an essential part of our team at Explorers Mornington, providing support to our permanent team members and, of course, the children in our care.  

As a Casual Educator, you will: 

• Collaborate with and support the team in delivering our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum.  
• Provide quality care and education for the children in our service. 
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with both children and families. 
• Foster a nurturing and safe environment for all children. 

At Explorers, we create environments that inspire growth, creativity, and a lifelong love for learning. Our Casual Educators are an integral part of our community that values and celebrates the wonder of early childhood. 
 
Our Benefits: 

• Award rates + casual loading  
• Flexible shifts for work/life balance  
• Supportive team in a vibrant environment  
• Permanent employment opportunities 
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Exciting Culture Club Events 
• Recognition and rewards 
• Generous referral bonuses* 

 You will have: 

• An approved ACECQA qualification, or evidence of studying towards one  
• A demonstrated passion for children, their development, and a strong commitment to child safety 
• First Aid Training 
• Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training 
• Valid Working with Children Check (Employee) and Mandatory Reporting 
• Australian working rights – Visa/Passport 
   

About Explorers: 

Explorers Early Learning is a family-owned and operated business with 19 childcare Centres across Melbourne. Our beautiful, purpose-built Centres and enriching learning environments reflect our commitment to delivering exceptional care and education. 

We strongly believe in nurturing the growth and potential of our team members, and we're dedicated to providing a clear career path for those who share our passion for early childhood education.  

Join our team and become a leader in the sector, delivering authentic Reggio Emilia-inspired, quality early education. 
Explorers is committed to being a flexible, safe, equal, and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.  

We encourage applications from people who are from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, and cultural background. 

  *T&Cs apply.

As as permanent part time or fulltime educator you could be apart of our Explorers Star Program and Explorers Diploma: 

The Explorers Star Program:

Elevate your career and earnings potential with us! 

The Explorers Star Program is a performance-based initiative which acknowledges the valuable contributions of our Educators. You'll have the opportunity to progress through four tiers, from Standard to Superstar, with each level offering competitive hourly rates well above the industry Award rates.  

The Explorers Diploma: 

As an Educator at Explorers, you have the exclusive opportunity to enrol in the Explorers Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.  
Tailored to our Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, this nationally recognised qualification allows you to upskill while working with us. The Diploma includes face-to-face training with Kerrie O’Neill (early childhood education consultant who has been working with the principles of Reggio Emilia for over 27 years) at our Southbank training facility. 
 
To be eligible to enrol in the Explorers Diploma, you must hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113 and CHC30121).