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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.

  • Graduate Diploma of Montessori Early Childhood Education

    11050NAT · AQF 8 · 0 providers

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