• Above Award Rates* | Monthly RDOs*
• Referral bonuses | Generous childcare fee discount*
• Culture Club Events | Peer and Leadership Support

Step into a Career that Inspires and Empowers!

The Opportunity: As a Lead Educator at Explorers Boronia, you're more than a teacher—you’re a guide, an innovator, and a leader. Imagine the excitement of:

Inspiring Young Minds: Lead the charge in crafting an engaging curriculum that sparks curiosity and supports each child’s unique journey in your dedicated classroom.

Creating Lasting Bonds: Work closely with families, building meaningful relationships to understand each child's individuality, strengths, and dreams.

Leading a Talented Team: Mentor and support a small group of passionate educators, guiding them toward professional and personal success.

Championing Learning Outcomes: Make a lasting impact on every child’s growth, setting a foundation for lifelong learning.

Joining Explorers Boronia means becoming part of a vibrant, supportive community that celebrates the wonder of early childhood. Together, let’s create an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and a love for learning.

What We Offer:

• Above-Award Pay Rates*
• Monthly RDOs for a Balanced Lifestyle*
• Generous Childcare Fee Discount*
• Career Development through specialized training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support when you need it
• Culture Club Events for a fun and connected work culture
• Professional Recognition and Rewards
• Paid First Aid Courses and Renewals
• Generous Referral Bonuses*
• Exclusive Access to the Explorers Diploma Program*

Elevate Your Career with the Explorers Star Program:
Stand out and soar in your career! The Explorers Star Program offers a performance-based pathway where you can advance from Standard to Superstar, enjoying competitive hourly rates that outshine industry standards at every level.

Unlock Your Potential with the Explorers Diploma:
Our Explorers Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, inspired by Reggio Emilia principles, offers you an exclusive opportunity to upskill while you work. Train with Kerrie O’Neill, a renowned early childhood consultant with 27+ years of experience, at our Southbank facility, and elevate your expertise as an educator.

Who You Are:

• Passionate about nurturing young minds and committed to child safety.
• Qualified with a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (or working toward it).
• Experienced in early childhood education, with a knack for crafting quality programs.
• Trained in First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis care.
• Equipped with a valid Working with Children Check and reporting credentials.
• Eligible to work in Australia.

Take this exciting step to empower, inspire, and grow with us at Explorers Boronia — where every day is an adventure in early childhood!

About Explorers:
Explorers Early Learning is a family-owned and operated business with 20 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.