Group
Occupation
431132 Early Childhood Educator
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
431132 Early Childhood Educator
Supports learning and development for young children in regulated centre-based services, including contributing to the educational program and practice using an approved learning framework.
Family Day Care Educators and Outside of School Hours Care Educators are excluded from this occupation. Family Day Care Educators are included in Occupation 431232 Family Day Care Educator. Outside of School Hours Care Educators are included in Occupation 431431 Out of School Hours Care Educator.
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Contributes to the design, planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation of children's educational programs based on an approved learning framework
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with staff, children and families
- Supports the daily routines, transitions and programs of babies, toddlers and/or young children
- Complies with service policies and national and/or state-based legislation
- Promotes the safety, health and wellbeing of staff, children and visitors
- Supports children's learning, development and wellbeing