Early childhood teacher
Early childhood teacher
Also known as
Kindergarten teacher, ECE teacher, daycare teacher, early learning teacher, preschool teacher, playcentre supervisor, creche teacher
AUT programmes
Work environment
- Usually work regular hours but may work part time
- Usually work in kindergartens or childcare centres
- Need to be organised, responsible and communicate well
Typical tasks
- Look after young children
- Teach students life skills and values
- Provide for students' basic needs
- Set up classroom materials and equipment
- Plan educational and entertainment activities
- Change teaching styles for different students
- Set rules for student behaviour
- Help student's resolve problems and conflict
- Communicate with student’s families
- Keep student records
Salary information
| Lower | Most common | Upper |
| $61.3K | $71.8K-$92.6K | $103.1K |
Tips from AUT graduates
Year 1 Teacher, Sunnybrae Normal School
Bachelor of Education
“Return often to the person you dreamed of being – stay passionate, keep the light in your eyes and be guided by a child’s belief in you as a teacher.”
Professional registration
Teaching Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
enquiries@teachingcouncil.nz
04 471 0852