Early childhood teachers educate and care for children under six
Early childhood teachers educate and care for young children in early childhood education services such as kindergartens, kōhanga reo or education and care centres. Kōhanga reo kaiako also help children learn te reo Māori and tikanga Māori (culture and customs).
He whakamārama
Ko tā te kaiako kōhungahunga mahi ko te whakaako me te tiaki i ngā kōhungahunga o ngā kura kōhungahunga, pērā i ngā kura puhou. Ka whakarite, ka whakarato hoki rātou i ngā momo wheako hei whāngai i ngā āhuatanga ako katoa o te hunga tamariki.
Entry Requirements
To become a qualified, registered early childhood teacher you need one of the following qualifications:Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)
Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education).
Pay
Pay for early childhood teachers varies depending on the type of employer.
Job Outlook
Qualified early childhood teachers are in demand.
Skill shortage information
There is both an immediate and long term skill shortage for this job.
Source: Department of Immigration, Skills Shortages
