ELC Co-Educator

ELTHAM College is seeking a caring, energetic and dedicated ELC Co‑Educator to join our Early Learning Centre team. This part‑time position supports our Kindergarten program by working alongside ELC Teachers to create a warm, engaging, child‑centred learning environment for children under six. We are looking for someone who is passionate about early childhood education, highly collaborative, and committed to fostering each child’s independence, curiosity and sense of belonging. This part‑time position is 22 hours per week and commences in Term 1, 2026. Please only apply if you can fulfil the following hours: Monday - Tuesday: 9.30am – 3.00pm ELTHAM College is an independent co‑educational school located in the Nillumbik Shire, on 98 acres, in the northeast of Melbourne. ELTHAM College grows the heart and mind of each child. We believe that school is a daring adventure where children learn to think for themselves, in preparation for a future of exciting possibilities. Located in an extraordinary environment, students experience an engaging, rigorous world‑ready curriculum while being supported with warmth, care, and respect. This role supports daily program delivery, supervision, preparation of learning spaces, documentation and building nurturing relationships with children and families. Key Responsibilities Support ELC Teachers with intentional, child‑centred learning programs. Assist with daily planning, learning experiences, and small‑group or individual learning support. Maintain welcoming and well‑organised learning environments, indoors and outdoors. Contribute to documentation, displays, communication and administrative tasks. Support compliance with relevant legislation, standards and College policies. Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues. Actively uphold child safe practices in all aspects of work. About you You will be a caring, proactive and collaborative team member who enjoys supporting children’s independence, wellbeing and engagement. You will take pride in presenting welcoming learning spaces and building strong relationships with children and families. Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (essential) Experience supporting kindergarten or early childhood programs in an ELC environment A nurturing, professional and child‑focused approach. Warm, supportive and professional when working with children and families Confident in preparing learning spaces and supporting daily routines Strong teamwork and communication skills Knowledge of child safe practices, including reporting obligations Why Join ELTHAM College? Work in a warm, values‑driven and highly collaborative ELC team. Contribute to a play‑based program that genuinely honours children’s agency. Enjoy a supportive school culture with strong professional learning opportunities. Be part of a College dedicated to wellbeing, creativity, inclusion and world‑ready learning. Be inspired by the young people of theCollege and have the green and leafy surrounds of the ELTHAM College Research campus as your work backdrop Applicants must be entitled to live and work in Australia. All staff at ELTHAM College are responsible for providing a safe environment and the protection of children and young people within our care, including promoting physical, emotional, and cultural safety. All staff are responsible for reporting information about suspected child abuse. All staff share in the responsibility for the prevention and detection of child abuse and promptly raise any issues or concerns about a child’s safety. All staff are required to follow the School’s Child Safe policies and Child Safety Code of Conduct. #J-18808-Ljbffr