Kindergarten Teacher
Help pre-primary school children develop social, emotional and physical skills.
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- What's it like to be a Kindergarten Teacher?
- How to become a Kindergarten Teacher
- Latest Kindergarten Teacher jobs
- Top skills and experience for Kindergarten Teachers
- Is Kindergarten Teacher the right role for you?
- Kindergarten Teacher role reviews
What's it like to be a Kindergarten Teacher?
Kindergarten Teachers work with young children before formal education begins (pre-primary school) to help them develop social, emotional and physical skills, an interest in learning and other key abilities for the future. A key part of being a Kindergarten Teacher is the ability to relate to and understand young children. Kindergarten Teachers need to be able to adapt their communication style depending on the children they are working with.
Tasks and duties
- Planning and implementing educational activities to develop and enhance children’s learning, creativity, wellbeing, communication, social skills and physical ability.
- Observing, recording and assessing development, learning and progress.
- Using knowledge of the Early Years Framework and National Quality Framework to work in compliance with all regulations.
- Ensuring the safety of children.
- Communicating the behaviour and progress of children to parents and guardians.
How to become a Kindergarten Teacher
To work as a Kindergarten Teacher in Australia, you will need to complete a degree in early childhood education. This usually takes 3-4 years of full-time study.
- Complete a bachelor degree in early childhood education. This could be a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary). Alternatively, if you have already completed a bachelor degree in a different field, complete a two-year Master of Teaching (Early Childhood).
- Register with the relevant Teacher Regulation Authority in your state or territory.
- Ensure you have a current Working with Children Check and First Aid Certificate. Some employers may also prefer you to hold anaphylaxis and/or asthma management certifications.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Kindergarten Teacher employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Early Childhood Studies
Early Years Learning Framework
Anaphylaxis Management
Childhood Education
National Quality Standard
National Quality Framework
VIT Registration
First Aid
Teaching
First Aid Certificate
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Latest Kindergarten Teacher reviews
Oct 2018
Kinder Teachers - you either have it or you don't!
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationEarly Childhood
The good thingsKinder Teachers have to be passionate about their job as there is a high expectation of expertise and extra added time dedicated to the role outside of the 15 hours of contact time per week with the k...
The challengesWhere do I start! Pay is abysmal compared to the school sector, especially in childcare settings as the award is much less attractive compared to stand-alone Kinders. Whilst you may get full time work...
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Oct 2018
Kindy Teacher- Pros and Cons.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Learning Management (Early Childhood Education)
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationKindergarten Teacher
The good thingsEvery day you walk into a room of tiny humans who think the world of you. They make you smile and laugh even on days you don’t no want to. You are responsible for the greatest privilege a child has an...
The challengesIt is not a job for the faint hearted. You need passion and determination. You need to thrive on constantly being challenged. Everything you do (this includes cleaning, writing programs, toileting, co...
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