241111 EARLY CHILDHOOD (PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL) TEACHER
Alternative Title: Kindergarten 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: 1
Specialisation:
Preschool Director
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:
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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
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Providing a variety of experiences and activities to develop motor skills, cooperative social skills, confidence and understanding
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Promoting language development through story telling, role play, songs, rhymes and informal discussions held individually and within groups
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Observing students to evaluate progress and to detect signs of ill health, emotional disturbance and other disabilities
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Observing nutritional health, welfare and safety needs of students and identifying factors which may impede students’ progress
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Discussing students’ progress with parents
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Attending parent interviews, and staff and committee meetings
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Participating in community and family support programs as appropriate
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Supervising student teachers on placement