Garden Educator (ELC)
Employment
Part time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Independent
Teaching level
Early childhood
Closing date
9 October 2026
Posted 23 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
Prep-12
School staff (FTE)
199.3
117.9 teaching · 81.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
9.9:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,170
Language other than English
21%
Girls vs boys
549 girls · 621 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role 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.
Demonstrat…