17th December, 2024

Step into Leadership with Explorers Ashwood! 

The Opportunity: As a Director-in-Training at Explorers Ashwood, you'll be mentored by our experienced Centre Director, giving you a rare, hands-on pathway to learn the essentials of running a successful childcare centre. This role is more than a stepping stone—it’s an invitation to lead, inspire, and make a meaningful impact. Get ready to: 

• Shape the Centre’s Success: Support the Centre’s daily operations and help foster a vibrant, engaging environment for children and families. 
• Build Lasting Connections: Engage closely with employees, families, and the community, cultivating relationships that enhance every child’s experience. 
• Take on Administrative Mastery: Manage critical administrative functions that ensure smooth operations and compliance. 
• Champion a Thriving Workplace Culture: Promote a positive, inclusive atmosphere where staff feel supported and children feel inspired. 
• Lead with Child Safety and Learning Excellence: Advocate for the highest standards of care and positive learning outcomes for each child under our care. 

This hands-on role will prepare you with the confidence, skills, and knowledge to thrive as a Centre Director in the near future. 

Centre Highlights: 

Explorers Ashwood is conveniently located on High Street Road, just a stone’s throw from Electra Reserve. Our state-of-the-art childcare Centre is purpose-built, complete with eight rooms, two storeys, beautifully landscaped outdoor play spaces and a central piazza for collaborative learning and development
  
Our Benefits: 

• Generous Above-Award Salary and additional incentives 
• Generous Childcare Fee Discount* 
• Onsite Parking for your convenience 
• Support from an “off the floor” Director, Educational Leader, and Operations Team 
• Continuous Professional Development Opportunities 
• Culture Club Events that make work fun and engaging 
• Annual Awards Party to celebrate achievements 
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Who You Are: 

• Diploma-level Early Childhood Education Qualification (minimum required) 
• 5+ Years’ Experience in Early Childhood Education (preferably long day care) 
• 1+ Year of Management Experience in a childcare setting 
• Passionate about the Reggio Emilia approach and inspired to bring it to life in your work 
• Knowledgeable in the EYLF and NQS standards 
• Trained in First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis care 
• Possessing a Working with Children Check and mandatory reporting certifications 
• Australian Working Rights 

Ready to make a difference and step into an exciting future in early childhood leadership? Join us at Explorers Ashwood and start your journey today! 

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.