Career pathway
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers
ANZSCO 2411
Employed
71,900
Part-time share
43%
Female share
95%
Median weekly earnings
$1,906
Median age
37 yrs
Employment outlook
Growing
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
About this career
Early Childhood (Pre-Primary School) Teachers teach the basics of numeracy, literacy, music, art and literature to early childhood (pre-primary) students and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
What they typically do
- Planning and structuring learning in both indoor and outdoor environments using a variety of materials and equipment to facilitate students' development
- Providing a variety of experiences and activities to develop motor skills, cooperative social skills, confidence and understanding
- Promoting language development through story telling, role play, songs, rhymes and informal discussions held individually and within groups
- Observing students to evaluate progress and to detect signs of ill health, emotional disturbance and other disabilities
- Observing nutritional health, welfare and safety needs of students and identifying factors which may impede students' progress
- Discussing students' progress with parents
- Attending parent interviews, and staff and committee meetings
- Participating in community and family support programs as appropriate
- Supervising student teachers on placement
States and territories
Share of workers by location
VIC
36.7%
NSW
36.5%
QLD
13.1%
SA
5.6%
WA
4.5%
TAS
1.4%
ACT
1.3%
NT
0.9%
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers.
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Graduate Diploma of Montessori Early Childhood Education
11050NAT · AQF 8 · 0 providers
