Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher (241111)

ACECQASkill Level 1MLTSSL

Description

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.

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • 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

Alternative Titles

  • Kindergarten Teacher

Assessment Documents

Document requirements vary by assessing authority.

Check ACECQA website for current requirements.
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher (ANZSCO 241111) | Australian Occupation Guide