Child Care Worker
OSCA 431131·ANZSCO 421111
8,800
38.2%
97.2%
35 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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Courses linked to this job include Diploma of International Children's Services, Diploma of Teaching in Montessori Education, Diploma of Montessori Early Childhood Education, and Certificate III in Montessori Early Childhood Education.
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About this career
Provides leadership to Early Childhood Educators and contributes to the development, implementation and evaluation of the educational program and practice using an approved learning framework.
What they typically do
- Leads a team of educators working with a group of children
- Works in partnership with families, staff, community members and external agencies to promote the development, education, care and wellbeing of children
- Promotes the safety and wellbeing of children
- Supports educators providing education, care and supervision for babies, toddlers and young children
- Complies with, and supports other educators to comply with, service policies and national and/or state-based legislation
- Supports the day-to-day operation of the service
- Maintains records of each child's learning, wellbeing, development, participation and progress, and communicates this with families
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Child Care Worker.
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Diploma of International Children's Services
52928WA · AQF 5 · 2 providers
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Diploma of Teaching in Montessori Education
10987NAT · AQF 5 · 0 providers
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Diploma of Montessori Early Childhood Education
11206NAT · AQF 5 · 1 providers
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Certificate III in Montessori Early Childhood Education
11024NAT · AQF 3 · 1 providers
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Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC50125 · AQF 5 · 376 providers
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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
CHC30125 · AQF 3 · 423 providers