Early Childhood Centre (ECC) Assistant

Woodleigh School

Moorooduc VIC, Australia

Part time

Assistants / Technicians

Job Description

• Part time (0.59FTE)
• Term 3 start
• Mornington Peninsula

Located on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, Woodleigh School is an independent, coeducational school comprising two Junior Campuses, Minimbah in Frankston South and Penbank in Moorooduc and a Senior Campus in Langwarrin South.

At the heart of a Woodleigh Education is our commitment to the holistic development of every student within our school. We provide a nurturing and challenging environment that supports students to develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions that they will need to thrive, at and beyond school. We aim to develop independent, resilient, creative and compassionate individuals who can find personal success in life, while making a positive contribution to the communities in which they live.

Woodleigh is currently seeking applications for an experienced Early Childhood Centre (ECC) Assistant (in our three and four-year-old programs) at the Penbank Campus. The part time hours are 8.15am - 4.15pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. 

The ECC Assistant is a qualified member of the Woodleigh Early Childhood team, employed to assist the teachers and Director of Early Childhood in the implementation of the Centre’s Program.

The program is inspired by the approaches of Reggio Emilia and follows the structures of the primary years program of the International Baccalaureate. Play-based learning, child-led inquiry, nature pedagogy and First Nations perspectives are deeply embedded in the program.  Experience or interest in these approaches would be beneficial and an understanding of nature pedagogy and passion for working outdoors is essential for all educators engaged in our program.

Selection Criteria:

Must be able to demonstrate:

• An understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children
• Relevant classroom teaching experience or experience working with children
• Professional practice that is strongly aligned with the expectations of The Woodleigh Teacher
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Knowledge of the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework and the PYP
• Well developed ICT skills
• An understanding of the Reggio Emila approach and IB Primary Years Program would be preferable

Education and Qualifications:

• Appropriate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
• Appropriate Certificate III qualifications may be considered

Conditions of Employment

• A Working with Children Check is required for this position.
• Qualification and First Aid Training confirmation is required for this position.

Applications should be addressed to HR and submitted online by 5pm Friday 8 May 2026. Please note applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviewing may commence prior to this closing date. 

The school reserves the right to close the job advertisement early and appoint this role prior to the closing date. 

Woodleigh School is an equal opportunity employer. Woodleigh School is committed to a Child Safe school environment and has zero tolerance of child abuse.