ECC Assistant

Woodleigh School Mops Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Woodleigh School in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula invites applications for an experienced Early Childhood Centre (ECC) Assistant to cover lunches at Minimbah, Penbank, and Langwarrin South campuses. Part-time hours are 11:30am–2:30pm on Wednesdays and 12:00pm–2:30pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

The ECC Assistant supports teachers and the Director of Early Childhood in implementing the Centre’s Program, with emphasis on Reggio Emilia-inspired learning, IB PYP structures, and nature pedagogy.

Qualifications

• An understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
• Relevant classroom teaching experience or experience working with children.
• Professional practice that is strongly aligned with the expectations of The Woodleigh Teacher.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Knowledge of the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework and the PYP.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and the Director of Early Childhood in the implementation of the Centre’s Program.
• Cover lunches (11:30am–2:30pm Wednesdays; 12:00pm–2:30pm Thursdays and Fridays).
• Support play-based learning, outdoor nature pedagogy and First Nations perspectives.
• Create and maintain a safe, welcoming learning environment for three- and four-year-old programs.

Skills

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Certificate III qualifications may be considered

Job description

Located on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, Woodleigh School is an independent, coeducational school comprising two Junior Campuses, Minimbah in Frankston South and Penbank in Moorooduc and a Senior Campus in Langwarrin South.

At the heart of a Woodleigh Education is our commitment to the holistic development of every student within our school. We provide a nurturing and challenging environment that supports students to develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions that they will need to thrive, at and beyond school. We aim to develop independent, resilient, creative and compassionate individuals who can find personal success in life, while making a positive contribution to the communities in which they live.

Woodleigh is currently seeking applications for an experienced Early Childhood Centre (ECC) Assistant to cover lunches (in our three and four-year-old programs) at the Minimbah Campus. The part time hours are 11.30am - 2.30pm on Wednesdays, and 12pm - 2.30pm on Thursdays and Fridays.

The ECC Assistant is a qualified member of the Woodleigh Early Childhood team, employed to assist the teachers and Director of Early Childhood in the implementation of the Centre’s Program.

The program is inspired by the approaches of Reggio Emilia and follows the structures of the primary years program of the International Baccalaureate.Play-based learning, child-led inquiry, nature pedagogy and First Nations perspectives are deeply embedded in the program. Experience or interest in these approaches would be beneficial and an understanding of nature pedagogy and passion for working outdoors is essential for all educators engaged in our program.

Selection Criteria:

• An understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children
• Relevant classroom teaching experience or experience working with children
• Professional practice that is strongly aligned with the expectations of The Woodleigh Teacher
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Knowledge of the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework and the PYP

Education and Qualifications:

• Appropriate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
• Appropriate Certificate III qualifications may be considered

Conditions of Employment

• A Working with Children Check is required for this position.
• Qualification and First Aid Training confirmation is required for this position.

by 5pm Friday 23 October 2026.

Woodleigh School is an equal opportunity employer. Woodleigh School is committed to a Child Safe school environment and has zero tolerance of child abuse.