Career

Child Carers

Education & Training

Career stats

Weekly pay

$1,059

Prospects

Medium

Employed in Australia

165,000

Growth

Moderate growth

Overview

Early Child Educators provide care and supervision for children in residential homes and non-residential childcare centres.

Job Titles

mdi-briefcase-variant Child Care Worker
mdi-briefcase-variant Early Child Educators
mdi-briefcase-variant Family Day Care Worker
mdi-briefcase-variant Nanny
mdi-briefcase-variant Out of School Hours Care Worker

Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

  • assisting in the preparation of materials and equipment for children's education and recreational activities
  • managing children's behaviour and guiding children's social development
  • preparing and conducting activities for children
  • entertaining children by reading and playing games
  • supervising children in recreational activities
  • supervising the daily routine of children

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

  • Certificate or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

 

Short Courses Available

  • Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Certificate II in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • Certificate III in Outside School Hours Care
  • Diploma of School Age Education and Care
More about VET

Industry

Education & Training

If you relate well to people, particularly younger people, are patient, caring, and feel you have a flair for passing on your knowledge and skills to others, then you might like to consider a career in education and training.The Education and Training sector has experienced strong growth over the past decade, creating a strong demand for trained staff in this field.If you are someone that has a passion for education and is interested in supporting young people in their learning and development, then you should seriously explore the pathways to becoming a Primary or Secondary teacher.If you have practical skills and knowledge you could share with others, you may want to consider the merits of becoming a Vocational Education Teacher/Trainers or Trade teacher.If you enjoy working with children in their early years - helping with their daily care and encouraging their personal development and learning - you may be interested in working in the rapidly growing child care industry. There is a strong demand for qualified child care workers in community, government, and private establishments around the country and it is a very rewarding

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