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ANZSCO 241111Skill Level 1

Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher

Plans, organises and conducts activities to help pre-primary school students to develop a wide variety of skills including speech, reading, writing, motor skills and social interaction. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level

Level 1

Bachelor degree or higher

Assessing Authority

ACECQA

Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality

Eligible Visas

11

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Skilled Lists

2

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Overview

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Plans, organises and conducts activities to help pre-primary school students to develop a wide variety of skills including speech, reading, writing, motor skills and social interaction. Registration or licensing is required.

Typical Tasks

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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 storytelling, 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

Education & Experience

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Qualification

Bachelor degree or higher

Work Experience

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Closely Related Field

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Assessing Authority

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Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality

ACECQA

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Alternative Titles & Specialisations

Other names and specialisations classified under this ANZSCO code.

Alternative Titles

  • Kindergarten Teacher

Specialisations

  • Preschool Director
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