How to become an Early Childhood Teacher in Australia?

Early Childhood Teacher is an in demand occupation

Early Childhood Teachers is one of the most in demand occupations in Australia. Early Childhood Teachers teach very basic numeracy, literacy, music and art to pre-primary students (Students aged between 1 – 6 years old). Perhaps more important than teaching the students basic maths and language, is the promotion of young children’s social, emotional and physical development.

Early Childhood Teachers are in much more demand compared to primary or secondary teachers. The occupation of early childhood teacher is on the immigration MLTSSL and also on most state occupation lists (in normal times).

Differences with similar positions

Although similar, the duties undertaken are different. An Early Childhood Teacher is a higher role with more responsibility. The Early Childhood Teacher will often sit in a more senior position above the Early Childcare Worker.

There is also a difference in the education required. To be an Early Childhood Teacher, you would usually need a relevant bachelor qualification or higher. To become an Early Childhood Worker, you only need a Diploma.

An Early Childhood Teacher is paid a much higher salary compared to an Early Childhood Worker.

Finally, from an immigration perspective there is a massive difference. Early Childhood Teacher is currently on the MLTSSL and many different state occupations lists. This means that the opportunity to apply for different visa opportunities is far greater as an Early Childhood Teacher.