Montessori Educator

Please note that sponsorship is not offered, and we are not seeking student teachers.

We seek anexperienced educatorwith a minimum of 2 years paid industry experience, who isproactive, team-oriented, and recognises that their presence extends beyond meeting ratios—actively contributingto a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Our service is a Montessori-registered long day care & Kindergarten ( Hours 8.30 - 5.00 pm) located in Heathmont. Dedicated to providing quality education, we seek a highly motivated educator to inspire and be part of a great team, looking after the Cycle 1 (3 – 6 years) program or the Infant Toddler Community program ( 1 - 3 years )

We are looking for someone who has the following attributes:

Supportive, non-judgmental, friendly, reliable and professional

Self-motivatedand curious about how children learn

Organised and prepared to lead children towards independence

Good understanding and trust the Montessori method

Teachable and ready to learn more

Model correct behaviour for the children and adults

Highly reflective and willing to learn from mistakes

Be the connection between the children and the materials

Undertake administrative tasks as required

Work collaboratively as a team

Your role will include, but is not limited to the following:

Presenting clear, interesting and relevant lessons to children

Modelling desirable behaviour for the children, exhibiting a sense of calm, consistency, grace and courtesy and demonstrating respect for every child.

Systematically observing students and interpreting their needs. This includes observing and evaluating each child’s progress.

Experimenting and modifying the environment to meet each child’s needs and interests

Preparing the classroom environment to support children’s independence and freely select work they find appealing.

Keeping the environment in perfect condition, adding or removing materials as needed.

Respecting and protecting children’s independence and knowing when to step in, set limits, or lend a helping hand, ensuring you do not interfere with a child’s concentration.

Facilitating communication and interpreting children’s progress and work in the classroom to parents, staff and the community. This includes making necessary referrals and suggestions to parents should a child require additional support.

More importantly,a confident and capable educator whotakes initiative and values the importance of meaningful contribution, understanding that being part of a team means actively supporting a positive, high-performing learning environment.

Why Work for us:

Weekly Pilates session available to all staff

Fixed working hours between 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, with occasional staff meetings held after hours

Supportive, close-knit community

Collaborative team of like-minded professionals who value accountability and take pride in their work

Qualifications & Certificates Required:

Early Childhood Qualification recognised by ACECQA

First Aid Certificate

Working with Children Check

The right to work in Australia

Minimum 2 years of experience in Early Childhood

Please ensure you can provide references from yourApproved ProviderorCentre Directorprior to applying for this role. We adhere to strict Child Safety screening requirements, and all references will be contacted.