ELC & OSHC Co-Educator x 2

ELTHAM College is seeking a Diploma qualified, caring, energetic and dedicated ELC Co‑Educator to join our Early Learning Centre team. This position supports our Kindergarten program by working alongside ELC Teachers to create a warm, engaging, child‑centred learning environment for children under six. This part‑time position is 22 hours per week and commences in Term 1, 2026. Please only apply if you have completed a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, and can fulfil the following hours: Monday - Tuesday: 9.30am – 3.00pm ELTHAM College is also seeking a Diploma qualified ELC and OSHC Co‑Educator who is available to work in the after‑school care program with pre‑school aged to year 6 children. This part‑time position is 17.5 hours per week and commences in Term 1, 2026. Please only apply if you have completed a Diploma in Children’s Services and can fulfil the following hours: Monday to Friday, 3pm - 6.30pm 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. We are looking for professionals who are passionate about early childhood education, highly collaborative, and committed to fostering each child’s independence, curiosity and sense of belonging. These roles support 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 caring, proactive and collaborative team members who enjoy supporting children’s independence, wellbeing and engagement. You will take pride in presenting welcoming learning spaces and building strong relationships with children and families. 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 the College 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. Click here to view the full Position Description. To apply, please clearly identify which role you are applying for, submit a cover letter and your curriculum vitae, addressing the key selection criteria to **********@elthamcollege.vic.edu.au or click on the apply link below. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates and appoint at any stage prior to the closing date. Child Safety at ELTHAM College 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. ELTHAM College takes a zero‑tolerance approach to child abuse and is fully committed to ensuring that its strategies, policies, procedures, and practices meet all Child Safe Standards as specified in Ministerial Order No. ). All applicants should refer to our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct found at #J-18808-Ljbffr