Early Childhood Assistant

* Mount Scopus Memorial College

[Part time](/jobs/?job_type[]=Part%20time)

[Assistants / Technicians](/categories/assistants-technicians/)

Job Description

If you like working in a team where people take care of each other, are passionate about what they do and are lifelong learners, then this may be the job for you. You may know Mount Scopus Memorial College as a Jewish Day School that boasts world class facilities across three campuses, with over 1400 students, and whose students regularly achieve outstanding VCE results. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcome new and current employees from a diverse range of faiths and backgrounds.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Early Childhood Assistant (Kinder) to join our team at our East St Kilda Campus. This is a (0.97) FTE part-time position working Monday to Thursday 8:00 am - 3:45 pm and Friday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm during term time only commencing on 27 January 2026. We are committed to providing an exceptional education and outside school hours care within a warm, nurturing and inclusive environment. We believe in high-quality practices and innovation and have consistently exceeded the National Quality standards.

Whether you have a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood or are a newly qualified Early Childhood Teacher this is an excellent opportunity to kick-start or advance your career. 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, mentoring opportunities, and professional growth and development.

Mount Scopus Memorial College complies fully with Child Safe Standards. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process.

We are searching for a dedicated individual who is familiar with the Early Years learning and Development Framework and National Quality Framework and who embodies our values.

Joining our team at Mount Scopus Memorial College comes with several advantages, including:

• Work during term time only and get paid during school holidays.
• Paid Jewish holidays throughout the year.
• Convenient access to public transport and shops.
• Mentoring for new graduates (ECT or Diploma/Cert III)
• 1 hour of paid professional development every week and access to relevant Professional learning of your choice.
• Remuneration above the award rate.
• Opportunity to work additional hours in our OSHC Holiday Program during term break.
• Study assistance for approved courses of study, including paid exam leave and qualification conferral leave.
• The opportunity to work with highly qualified experienced staff, exposing you to years of experience whilst providing the opportunity for you to further learn and develop your Early Childhood pedagogy.
• Access to a kinder psychologist to enhance strategies to support children with additional needs.
• 3 staff conference days per year.
• Free first aid and fire extinguisher training.
• Generous student free time for setting up and packing up of classrooms at year commencement and year close.
• Access to the Mount Scopus Memorial College Staff rewards program.
• Grants of up to $500 in any one year to undertake an approved course of study.

Required Documentation:

• Current Working with Children Check.
• Proof of relevant course enrollment or qualifications.
• Be willing to undertake a police check
• Proof of eligibility to work in Australia.

To view the Position Desription, please click [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nJzO_oFbkjrDfq3t_w1IoeA6vQi1Vxq9/view?usp=sharing). Should you require further information, please contact Bonnie Gardiner, Director of Early Learning Centres on email: bgardiner@scopus.vic.edu.au. To apply for the position, please click on the “Apply Now” button and complete the Application Form and upload your current Curriculum Vitae along with a cover letter addressed to our People and Culture Administrator, Maria Di Paolo.

*Mount Scopus complies fully with the Child Safe Standards. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process*

**Applications Close: Friday, 31 October 2025**

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