Garden Educator (ELC)

Scopus Memorial College Early Learning Limited; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Scopus Memorial College seeks a Garden Educator to lead the garden and sustainability program at its two Early Learning Centres in St Kilda East and Caulfield South. This hands-on role involves guiding children through inquiry-based gardening experiences, fostering environmental awareness and practical learning.

The position is 0.23 FTE, two days per week during school terms, commencing from Term 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates passion for gardening and sustainability.
• Builds collaborative relationships within and beyond the team.
• Commitment to each student’s development in learning and safety.
• Ability to take initiative and drive change in self and others.
• Understanding of Child Safe Standards and safety/wellbeing of children.
• Current WWCC card is required or obtained within six months.

Responsibilities

• Lead the garden and sustainability program across two Early Learning Centres.
• Guide children through inquiry, exploration and practical gardening activities.
• Cultivate a culture of environmental appreciation and connection with nature.
• Foster collaborative relationships within the learning community and team.

Skills

Gardening knowledge

Sustainability knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Working with Children Check

First Aid Certificate

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 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.

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.

Should you require further information, please email Bonita Gardiner, Director of Early Learning Centres on email: [e-mail].

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: BY 5 PM Friday, 6 November 2026