Mornington, 102 Strachans Road, Mornington, Victoria, Australia
Posted Tuesday 6 January 2026 at 1:00 pm
Ignite Young Minds as an Early Childhood Teacher at Explorers Mornington
Step into a rewarding and inspiring role where your passion for education meets the joy of shaping the future. As an Early Childhood Teacher in our vibrantKindergarten Room,you'lllead a dynamic program that encourages creativity, growth, and discovery.
In This Role,You'llShine By:
* Leading our Reggio Emilia-inspired Kinder program, sparkingcuriosityand fostering a love of learning.
* Building deep and meaningful connections with children, families, and the community.
* Creating an engaging, nurturing, and safe environment where children thrive.
* Mentoring and inspiring Educators to deliver excellence in early learning.
* Championing child safety and achieving positive learning outcomes for every child
Why Choose Explorers?
* Time for You: Dedicated planning time to focus on what matters most.
* A Dream Team: Work in a vibrant, supportive environment that feels like family.
* Grow Your Skills: Professional development opportunities to help you soar.
* Feel Appreciated: Recognition, rewards, and exciting Culture Club events.
* Added Perks: Generous resource budget, referral bonuses*, onsite parking, and paid first aid courses.
* Wellbeing Matters: Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Generous Childcare Fee Discount*
Bring Your Passion and Expertise, you will hold:
* A Bachelor's or Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education.
* A minimum of 3 years in an Early Childhood Kindergarten Teacher position.
* Full or provisional VIT registration (mandatory).
* A genuine love for children, their development, and a commitment to child safety.
* Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQS, and the Reggio Emilia approach.
* First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis training.
* Australian working rights (Visa/Passport) and a valid Working with Children Check.
About Explorers
At Explorers Early Learning, thisisn'tjust another job in childcare.It'sthe 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. It's not just about compliance or ticking boxes; it's about giving you the tools, trust, and community to grow into the educator and leader you want to be.
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.
Here,you'renot just shaping children's futures.You'reshaping your own - with the best 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,ethnicityand 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 our child-safe responsibilities.
Build your career with Explorers. The future starts here. Click Apply now to find out more
Mornington, 102 Strachans Road, Mornington, Victoria, Australia
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