About ELTHAM College
ELTHAM College is an independent co-educational school in Nillumbik Shire, northeast of Melbourne. At ELTHAM, education is
a daring adventure – we provide authentic learning opportunities so that students can become world-ready.
ELTHAM College grows the heart and mind of each child. We believe that school is an 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.
The College has a strong commitment to technology. All applicants should be able to demonstrate their desire to maximize
the use of technology in an educational environment.
ELTHAM College is committed to global awareness and global citizenship.
Purpose of the role
The purpose of this position is to support the ELC teaching staff in the sharing of knowledge and supervision of allocated
children under the age of 6 years for a specified period of time in an environment of care, respecting the individual’s learning
style and ability.
The Co-educator understands and complies with the College’s strategic intent and with the goal/s and key activity/activities as
articulated for this position’s team or area of work.
This role specifically works in the ELC Kindergarten Program and ELC Extended Hours Program.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
Assists ELC Teachers:
• Participate in discussions about the teaching program, taking into consideration intentional learning with a child-centred
- Assist in the daily planning of classroom activities which support the learning program
- Works with individual students and groups of students, assisting progression within the learning program based on the
- Attend official school functions and special events as required.
- Contribute to ensuring the Early Learning Centre is at all times compliant in relation to all Department of Education,
Education and Care Services National Law Act 2011, Education and Care Services, National Regulations 2018, VEYLDF and
the National Quality Framework
- Foster a supportive and respectful learning environment through the development of relationships inspired by the school’s
Prepares the classroom for learning
The ELC Co-educator ensures that the classroom and outdoor play space is prepared daily to support learning activities:
- Re-arranges room layout to enhance the day’s activities
- Sets out equipment and resources required by the day’s activities
- Enhances student work for display: e.g. framing artwork
- Displays student work to encourage learning
- Keeps classroom and adjacent areas clean (kitchen, shelves, bathroom)
- Documents individual and group work to assist in the assessment of the students
- Organises equipment on shelves
- Supports classroom activities in kindergarten, after school care and holiday programs
- Assists with communication to parents
- Carries out administrative and documentation duties
Selection Criteria
Experience
- Proven experience in a similar role, supporting classroom activities in kindergarten, after school care and holiday
- Demonstrated experience in an ELC environment, assisting the ELC Teachers
- Demonstrated experience with setting up the room, ready for the day, clean up and pack up
- Involvement in, or contributions to, the school community beyond the classroom
- Evidence of regular involvement in professional learning
Skills and attributes
- Understanding of fostering children’s independence and autonomy
- Passionate about nurturing and growing children’s minds with a kind and professional approach
- Take pride that learning spaces are immaculately presented as a welcoming and safe environment for the children
- Capacity to accommodate different student learning styles and abilities
- Ability to develop constructive relationships with children and their parents
- High level communication and interpersonal skills when relating to children, parents and staff
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Knowledge of child safe practices, including reporting requirements
Qualifications and Employer Requirements
- Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Working with Children’s check
- Entitled to live and work in Australia
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Completion of Protecting Children – Mandatory Reporting and Other Obligations (training provided by DoE Victoria)
- Anaphylaxis Certified
Organisational Accountabilities
ELTHAM College is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of its staff and students. ELTHAM College and its staff must
comply with a range of statutory requirements, including child safe, equal opportunity, occupational health and safety, privacy
and trade practice. ELTHAM College also expects staff to comply with its policies and procedures, which relate to statutory
requirements and our day-to-day operations.
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. 1359 (2022). All applicants
should refer to our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct found at Policies - Eltham College.
