Garden Educator

Part-Time Garden Educator – Hewish Road CCC, Croydon VIC

Position Type: Part-Time (4 to 7.5 hours per day- 2-3 days a week)

Location: Hewish Road Children's Community Centre, Croydon

Centre Size: Boutique 47-place early childhood centre

Age Group: 6 weeks to 6 years

About Us

At Hewish Road CCC, we pride ourselves on providing a warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment for our children and families. We're a community-focused, boutique early learning centre located in Croydon, committed to fostering a love of learning through meaningful, hands-on experiences—especially in nature.

We're currently seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, and caring Garden Educator to join our experienced team in an off-the-floor role.

Your Role

As our Garden Educator, you'll play a key part in promoting sustainability, healthy eating, and a connection to nature among our children. This unique position is designed to nurture children's curiosity and understanding of the world around them through garden-based education.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and caring for our centre garden
• Leading gardening and sustainability programs for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years
• Running engaging garden and cooking classes
• Encouraging healthy eating habits and environmental responsibility
• Collaborating with educators on programming and planning
• Ensuring a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for all children

About You

We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for early childhood education, nature, and sustainability.

Key Requirements:

• Experience working with or an interest in young children's development
• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis Training (current)
• Food Handling certificate
• Child Protection Training
• Sound knowledge of the EYLF, VEYLDF, and Child Safe Standards
• A qualification on the ACECQA-approved early childhood qualifications list, or a WWCC if applying as a support worker (Diploma or Cert III level)

Police Check required (or willingness to obtain)

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive, community-driven team
• Engage in meaningful, nature-based educational experiences
• Flexible part-time hours (4–7.5 hours per day)
• Make a real impact on children's development and sustainability awareness

Apply Today

If you're passionate about nature, healthy living, and inspiring young minds, we'd love to hear from you

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.19 – $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Work Location: In person