Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Australia includes children aged 0-5 years, with the opportunity for outside school hours care (OSHC), depending on the centre.
The role of an educator during this stage in a child’s development is vital to help little ones reach crucial developmental milestones. And while some might think the work is long and hard, Charlie Rogan assures us that couldn’t be further from the truth!
As an Assistant Educator, Charlie is currently completing her qualifications while gaining valuable work experience with Affinity Education – and she couldn’t love it more!
Hear from Charlie as she shares:
- Who Affinity Education are, who they work with, and the services they offer.
- What Charlie’s role involves and what a typical day might look like.
- How stepping into a traineeship with Affinity Education helped springboard her career into early education.
- Some of the misconceptions about the sector and how there’s so much more happiness to her role than people realise.
- What career progression and opportunities can look like for those wanting to enter the industry.
- Why early education is NOT just for women – men can also find a rewarding, fulfilling career in the sector.
Along with Charlie’s great advice for some of the skills and qualities you’ll need to go after a career in early education (and why you definitely should!), we loved her passion for the industry.
Wondering if this is the right role for you? Charlie will definitely convince you!
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Affinity Education Group owns and operates over 170 Lifelong Learning Centres throughout Australia within a professional network of early childcare brand groups.
Their network of centres is united by two things: The Affinity Way culture for staff and their research-based Lifelong Learning approach to early education, which helps each child reach their full potential.
