Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers play a vital role in educating and nurturing young children in Australia. They are responsible for teaching the basics of numeracy, literacy, music, art, and literature to early childhood (pre-primary) students, while also promoting their social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group require a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor's degree or higher qualification. In some cases, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may also be necessary in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). It is important to note that registration or licensing may be required for this occupation.

Tasks Include:

• 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 storytelling, 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 that may impede their progress.
• Discussing students' progress with parents and attending parent interviews, as well as staff and committee meetings.
• Participating in community and family support programs as appropriate.
• Supervising student teachers on placement.

Occupations:

• 241111 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
• 241112 Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Māori Language Nest Teacher)

241111 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher

Also known as a Kindergarten Teacher, this role involves planning, organizing, and conducting activities to help pre-primary school students develop a wide variety of skills, including speech, reading, writing, motor skills, and social interaction. Registration or licensing is required for this occupation, and it falls under Skill Level 1. A specialization within this occupation is a Preschool Director.

241112 Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Māori Language Nest Teacher)

This occupation involves working with whanau (family) to care for young children in a Kohanga Reo (Māori language nest) and helping them understand Māori language and customs. This role requires a Skill Level 1 qualification.