ELC Coeducator (Part time FTE 0.68)

Mentone Girls’ Grammar is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and passionate ELC Coeducator to join our Junior School team in Term 4.

Our Early Learning Centre provides quality three and four-year-old kindergarten programs that nurture curiosity, confidence, creativity and a love of learning. Our ELC team plays an important role in giving each girl the strongest possible start to her educational journey, while building warm and meaningful relationships with children and their families. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to creating an environment where every girl feels known, seen and heard.

As an ELC Coeducator, you will be an integral member of a collaborative and dedicated team, working alongside ELC Teachers and Coeducators under the leadership of the ELC Director.

You will contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, engaging and stimulating learning environment that supports each child’s learning, development and wellbeing. With an understanding of the developmental needs of young girls, you will help deliver meaningful learning experiences that encourage children to explore, discover, create and develop confidence in their abilities.

This role is ideal for an educator who brings warmth, creativity and energy to their work and who genuinely enjoys being part of children’s early learning experiences.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for early childhood education and a strong commitment to children’s wellbeing and learning

• Builds warm, respectful and trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues

• Believes in the potential of every child and takes pride in helping each girl flourish

• Brings creativity, enthusiasm and initiative to the learning environment

• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to a professional and supportive team culture

• Is committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child feels a sense of belonging

• Is eager to contribute to a vibrant and engaging ELC program.

This is a part-time, term-time position of 26 hours per week, worked as follows:

• Monday to Thursday:      10:30am – 3:30pm

• Friday:                              9:05am – 3:35pm.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Certificate III in Children’s Services (Early Childhood)

• Current Employee Working with Children Check

• Child Protection (Mandatory reporting) Training

• Child Safety (Geccko) Training

• Current First Aid compliance certificates, including:

  • First Aid

  • CPR

  • Anaphylaxis

  • Asthma

How to Apply:

For a detailed role descriptions and application requirements, please visit our website https://www.mentonegirls.vic.edu.au/about/employment

Suitable applicants may be interviewed as they apply.

Applications, addressed to the Principal, Ms Lauren Perfect, including details of three referees, will be accepted via the School’s website on or before Tuesday 8 September 2026.

Commitment to Child Safety

* Mentone Girls’ Grammar School is committed to and promotes the safety, wellbeing, inclusion, participation and empowerment of all children, including Aboriginal children, children with a disability and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.  

* Mentone Girls’ Grammar School is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and has a zero tolerance of child abuse. To create and maintain a child safe school, Mentone Girls’ Grammar apply Child Safe Standards.

* Mentone Girls' Grammar School has rigorous human resources and recruitment practices for all its staff and volunteers. All of our people, including volunteers and contractors, are required to hold a current Working with Children Check or current VIT Registration as well as undergo an identity check.