What would you do as an Early childhood teacher?
Early childhood teachers
- usually work regular hours but may work part time
- usually work in kindergartens or childcare centres
- need to be organised, responsible and communicate well
Tasks
- look after young children
- teach students life skills and values
- provide for students' basic needs
- set up classroom materials and equipment
- plan educational and entertainment activities
- change teaching styles for different students
- set rules for student behaviour
- help student's resolve problems and conflict
- communicate with student’s families
- keep student records
How can you become an Early childhood teacher?
You need a qualification to become a registered early childhood teacher.
You need
- a bachelor's degree in early childhood teaching OR a graduate diploma in early childhood teaching
- an Annual Practising Certificate
- to pass a police check
If you're in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.