Work in Early Childhood Education & Care
Start Your Career Journey in Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education is more than just a job—it’s about shaping the future. As an Early Childhood Educator, you will help children build the confidence, curiosity, and skills they need to succeed. Every day is an opportunity to inspire creativity, nurture development, and be part of their incredible journey as they grow.
In this role, you will support children through their daily routines, guide play-based learning, and encourage their independence. Working in a fun, dynamic environment means no two days are the same!
Our Early Childhood Education Traineeship offers young people like you to:
- Get paid while gaining practical and valuable experience
- Study a free full-time qualification (Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care)
- Be mentored by one of our dedicated Career Coaches,
- Hands on industry experience
- Earn digital badges with our short courses (micro-credentials), and gain new professional skills for career advancement
To learn more on how our Career Coaches support their trainee’s, click here.
If you are passionate about educating children, and want to help them reach their full potential, this is the role fit for you! With experience and qualifications, you can further your education and specialise in areas like early learning curriculum or child psychology. It is a career pathway that offers flexibility and growth, providing long-term opportunities to impact young lives positively.
Career Opportunities in Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education offers a variety of career options, from:
- Early Childhood Educator
- Family Day Care Educator
- Outside School Hours Care Educator
- Nanny
These roles involve supporting children’s development, wellbeing, and safety in early learning environments such as long day care centres, family day care, kindergartens, or pre-schools.
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS
After completing this qualification, you can further your education with options like:
- Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, which opens up career progression to roles such as Lead Educator or Centre Manager.
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, leading to careers as a qualified Early Childhood Teacher, enabling work in schools or early learning centres.
Impact and Community
As a childcare worker, you will play a crucial role in shaping children’s futures. You will create a safe, engaging environment where children can explore, learn, and grow. Your work helps build strong, supportive communities by giving children the best possible start in life, fostering confidence, creativity, and a love for learning.