Outdoor Educator & Early Childhood Educators

Due to growth in occupancy, Gumboots Early Learning Werribee is seeking passionate and experienced part-time educators (up to 37.5 hours per week) to join our team now.

At Gumboots Early Learning, we believe children learn best when they are given the freedom to explore, investigate, create and connect with the world around them.

We are passionate about beautiful learning environments, high-quality pedagogy, sustainability, health and wellbeing, and exploring and learning within our local community.

We are family owned and operated, and our brand-current, single-level, purpose-built centre has been thoughtfully designed with six learning studios, a stunning piazza and dining space with integrated kitchen, and incredible outdoor play and learning environments.

We Are Looking For

Outdoor Educator – A Role Like No Other

We are looking for a passionate Outdoor Educator to take ownership of our outdoor learning program and help create an workplace where children can get their hands dirty, explore nature, grow their own food and develop a lifelong connection with the outdoors.

This is an exciting chance for an educator who sees the outdoor environment as much more than a playground.

You will have the opportunity to create and run your own outdoor classroom, developing engaging experiences and projects that inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence and a love of learning.

Your outdoor classroom might include:

- Planning and leading gardening and planting experiences

- Growing vegetables, herbs, fruit and edible gardens with the children

- Teaching children about sustainability, composting, recycling and caring for Country

- Exploring insects, minibeasts, plants, weather, seasons and the natural environment

- Creating hands-on nature investigations and STEM experiences

- Bringing art, music, storytelling and imaginative play into the outdoors

- Designing and developing beautiful, inviting outdoor learning spaces

- Embracing all kinds of weather and helping children discover the joy of learning outdoors





- Developing gardening projects that children can nurture and watch grow over time

- Connecting the garden to cooking, nutrition and healthy eating experiences

- Encouraging children to observe, question and investigate the natural world

- Embedding sustainability and environmental responsibility into everyday learning

- Working alongside room educators to connect outdoor experiences with children's interests and learning programs

Most importantly, you will have the freedom and support to bring your own ideas to life.

We want someone who looks at a patch of garden and sees a science experiment, looks at a fallen leaf and sees a learning opportunity, and looks at muddy hands and sees children developing confidence, resilience and a genuine connection with the world around them.

This is your opportunity to build something special, take ownership of an outdoor learning program and make a lasting impact on children's early learning experiences.

Certificate III & Diploma Qualified Educators

We are also seeking passionate Certificate III and Diploma Qualified Educators who are committed to creating meaningful learning experiences and building strong relationships with children and families.

You Will Be

- Pivotal in developing our children's lifelong love of learning

- Passionate about play-based learning, nature, sustainability and hands-on experiences

- An educator who sees possibilities and is excited to bring new ideas to life

- Someone who can build strong, respectful relationships with children, families and colleagues

- A team player who contributes positively to our wonderful team culture

- Committed to creating beautiful, engaging and inspiring learning environments

- Confident in contributing to educational programs and planning





- Dedicated to providing stimulating learning experiences that respond to children's interests, strengths and ideas

- Enthusiastic about continuing your own professional growth and development

What We Offer

At Gumboots Early Learning, we want our educators to feel valued, supported and empowered to do their best work.

We offer:

- Discounted childcare

- Negotiable salary package depending on your experience and qualifications

- Excellent professional development opportunities

- Comprehensive support and mentoring

- The opportunity to develop and lead innovative learning experiences

- A beautiful, purpose-built learning environment

- An opportunity to make the outdoor environment a genuine extension of the classroom

- A wonderful, supportive team culture

- The opportunity to be part of a family-owned and operated centre where your ideas are valued

You Must

- Hold an approved ACECQA qualification or provide evidence that you are working towards one

- Hold a Certificate III or Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education, as approved by ACECQA

- Be innovative and love creating beautiful and engaging learning spaces

- Have a current Working With Children Check

- Hold current First Aid Training

- Hold current HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting

- Have completed Foundations Child Safety Training (Gecko)

For the Outdoor Educator role, a genuine passion for nature, gardening, sustainability, outdoor learning and hands-on education is highly valued.

Come Grow With Us

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic educator who has a genuine passion and love for educating and caring for children, and you are excited by the opportunity to create meaningful outdoor learning experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Come and help us create an outdoor classroom where children can explore, grow, get messy, ask questions, take risks, care for nature and discover just how much there is to learn beyond the walls of the classroom.

Please submit your resume attention to Naima at:

••••@gumbootselc.com.au

📌 Early Learning Educators and Outdoor Educator (Werribee)
🏢 Gumboots Early Learning Centre
📍 Werribee