Early childhood education manager

Early childhood education manager

Early childhood education managers oversee teaching programmes and other activities in early childhood centres. They manage resources and staff, and work with children and parents.

Also known as

Daycare centre manager, preschool manager, daycare manager, kindergarten manager, preschool manager, childcare centre manager, ECE centre manager

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours but may work early mornings
  • Usually work indoors and outdoors at early childhood education centres
  • Need to be responsible, organised and communicate well

Typical tasks

  • Manage teachers and other staff
  • Oversee teaching and learning programmes
  • Make sure children are safe and happy
  • Run workshops for parents and caregivers
  • Train teachers and staff
  • Check on staff wellbeing
  • Plan daily activities for children
  • Follow programmes and regulations
  • Monitor and record children’s learning progress
  • Manage budgets and buy supplies

Salary information

$50K-$115K
LowerMost commonUpper
$50K$66K-$96K$115K

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Professional registration

Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand

enquiries@teachingcouncil.nz

04 471 0852

https://teachingcouncil.nz/

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