Early childhood teacher, Kaiako kōhungahunga
Also known as
- Kindergarten teacher, ECE teacher, daycare teacher, early learning teacher, preschool teacher, playcentre supervisor, creche teacher
- , Kōhanga Reo Kaiako
Early childhood teachers support tamariki to learn and develop new skills in kindergartens, childcare centres, kōhanga reo and other early learning settings.
Duration
2:39 mins
Your pay could be
$61K
Lower
$72K to $93K
Most common
$103K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-4 years
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
Social
Creative
Enterprising
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou 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
Registration
You need to be registered to do this job. This means you meet your industry's professional standards.
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
Matatū Aotearoa
Phone Number,04 471 0852
enquiries@teachingcouncil.nz
https://teachingcouncil.nz/If you’re in school
You need University Entrance to do the study or training for this job.
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