Garden Educator (ELC)

Mount Scopus College; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Scopus Memorial College invites a dedicated Garden Educator to lead our early learning centre’s garden and sustainability program. This role is 0.23 FTE, 8 hours per week, commencing Term 1, 2027, across St Kilda East and Caulfield South, with two days per week during school terms only and paid school holidays.

The successful candidate will demonstrate passion for gardening and sustainability, foster a culture of environmental appreciation, build collaborative relationships, and support

Qualifications

• Passion for gardening and sustainability is essential.
• Experience or understanding of early learning environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the garden and sustainability program across two Early Learning Centres.
• Guide children through inquiry-based, hands-on gardening experiences.
• Build collaborative relationships within the learning community and beyond.
• Support children’s physical, social and emotional development through garden activities.

Skills

Gardening

Sustainability

Early childhood learning

Job description

Mount Scopus Memorial College is a co-educational Jewish School from Early Learning to Year 12 across three campuses; St Kilda East, Caulfield South and Burwood.

We are an independent school that runs the Primary Years Program (PYP) of the International Baccalaureate (IB) and are also influenced by the work in Reggio Emilia. We are a true learning environment for our students and staff and we take pride in our community, professional growth and development and mentoring opportunities.

We are seeking an energetic and dedicated Garden Educator to lead our early learning centre’s garden and sustainability program. In this hands‑on role, you will bring learning to life by guiding our early learning children through inquiry, exploration, and practical gardening experiences. This is a (0.23) FTE part‑time (8 hours per week) position to commence from Term 1, 2027 working across our two Early Learning Centres in St Kilda East and Caulfield South. You will be required to work two days per week during school terms only with paid school holidays.

The successful candidate must;

Demonstrate a passion for as well as knowledge and understanding of gardening and of sustainability.

Create a culture of appreciation for the environment and help students connect with nature.

Build and maintain collaborative relationships within and beyond their team, in ways that benefit the whole learning community.

Show commitment to each student’s physical, social and emotional development both within and outside of their learning experiences.

Take initiative and drive change in self and others.

Demonstrate a commitment to our early learning centre’s learning principles.

Have a current Working with Children Check card

a sound understanding of the Child Safe Standards and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children.

current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain within six months of employment

Mount Scopus Memorial College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Being Jewish is not a prerequisite for employment, although a worldview that is sympathetic to the Jewish ethos is essential.

To view the Position Description, . Should you require further information, please email Bonita Gardiner, Director of Early Learning Centres at *********@scopus.vic.edu.au.

Mount Scopus Memorial College fully complies with Child Safe Standards. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process. Please note that the College may require additional background checks.

Applications Close: 5 PM Friday, 9 October 2026