Early Childhood Education Specialist

Where Careers in Early Learning Begin and Flourish.

Join Explorers Early Learning at Surrey Hills – Stanley Terrace as a Permanent Educator and help inspire a love of learning through our Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum. In our purpose-built, four-storey centre with rooftop playground and lift access, you’ll create warm, engaging environments where children feel safe, supported and curious.

Located just a short walk from Chatham Station and the beautiful boutique Mailing Road precinct, our hidden gem centre is surrounded by cafes, exclusive shops, parks and gardens including Surrey Park, Surrey Gardens and Kingsley Gardens.

At Explorers Surrey Hills – Stanley Terrace, you’ll join a supportive and welcoming team with a strong celebration of culture — be who you are, you belong here. With open-door leadership, regular classroom huddles, fun social events and a great mix of long-standing educators and fresh new faces, this is a centre where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

As An Educator You Will

• Deliver Excellence: Inspire with our high-quality, Reggio Emilia-inspired curriculum.
• Build Connections: Form lasting relationships with children and families, becoming a trusted partner in their early learning journey.
• Celebrate Milestones: Share in the joy of a child’s growth, development and achievements.
• Foster Wonder: Create a safe, nurturing space where creativity and curiosity can flourish.

Why You’ll Love Our Centre

• Purpose-built, modern centre with 4 playgrounds including a rooftop play space
• Strong sustainability focus including gardening projects, worm farm initiatives and regular nature excursions
• Cultural classes, visual arts programs and sports/music incursions
• Walking excursions including Redgum tree adventures, Art Smash visits and train excursions
• Supportive leadership team with regular mentoring and coaching
• Monthly team meetings and weekly classroom huddles
• Set shifts to support consistency and work-life balance
• Fully equipped staff room with kitchen, lockers and coffee machine
• Modern technology and learning platforms
• On-site parking available plus easy train access

Benefits That Set Us Apart

• Above award rates
• Monthly RDOs to support work–life balance
• Generous childcare fee discounts
• Career pathways & professional development, including the Explorers STAR Program
• Access to our Culture Club, recognition programs & fun team events
• Exclusive employee retail discount program
• Generous referral bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support

Skills & Experience

• ACECQA-approved qualification (Cert III or higher)
• Passion for working with children
• Strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing
• Completion of the National Child Safety Training (Foundations of Child Safety Training)
• Current First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis certifications
• Working with Children Check & Mandatory Reporting
• Australian working rights

About Explorers

At Explorers Early Learning, this isn’t just another job in childcare. It’s the 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.

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

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, ethnicity and 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!

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