Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations 1.3

EARLY CHILDHOOD (PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL) TEACHERS teach the basics of numeracy, literacy, music, art and literature to early childhood (pre-primary) students and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks Include:

planning and structuring learning in both indoor and outdoor environments using a variety of materials and equipment to facilitate students' development;
providing a variety of experiences and activities to develop motor skills, cooperative social skills, confidence and understanding;
promoting language development through story telling, role play, songs, rhymes and informal discussions held individually and within groups;
observing students to evaluate progress and to detect signs of ill health, emotional disturbance and other disabilities;
observing nutritional health, welfare and safety needs of students and identifying factors which may impede students' progress;
discussing students' progress with parents;
attending parent interviews, and staff and committee meetings;
participating in community and family support programs as appropriate;
supervising student teachers on placement.

Occupations:

241111 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
241112 Kaiako Kohanga Reo (Māori Language Nest Teacher)