Garden Educator (ELC)

Employment

Part time, Permanent

Subject

General Teaching

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Early childhood

Closing date

9 October 2026

15 days remaining

Posted 23 Sep 2026

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About Mount Scopus Memorial College

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

47%
53%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

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…

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