Wollongong

Early Childhood Educator

An Early Childhood Educator delivers educational programs for young children in a childcare facility. You might assist other childcare staff to create appropriate teaching materials and help to carry out learning programs. Early Childhood Educators may work in a childcare centre or a home care service or they might be employed by other facilities such as hospitals or community centres. You’ll be working with large groups of children with a range of ages and developmental levels.

Being an Early Childhood Educator is a demanding but rewarding role. You should be energetic and able to keep up with multiple children. You’ll need to be patient and a good communicator. Early Childhood Educators work with young children from a range of backgrounds and you’ll need to be flexible in the way you carry out your daily tasks.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a early childhood educator?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Online
4 - 18 months
$350 - $13,081
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC50121

Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

Online
12 - 24 months
$1,500 - $15,842
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

On Campus, Online
3 - 5 years
$0 - $31,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC30121

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Family Day Care)

Online
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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