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Early Childhood Education (ECE) in Australia includes ages 0 to 5 years with the opportunity for outside school hours care (OSHC), depending on the centre.<\/p>\n

The role of an educator during this stage in a child’s development is one of the most important, as it is when the most crucial development milestones are achieved.<\/p>\n

We spoke to the passionate and experienced team of educators at Affinity Education Group to gather 5 key reasons why you should consider a career in early childhood education!<\/p>\n

1. Shape the minds of the future<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As an educator, the role is more than a job; it is creating a safe environment for children to explore new experiences while meeting the individual child’s developmental needs in your care.<\/p>\n

The curriculum used by our early childhood educators focuses on not only the intellectual development of children but also social, emotional, and physical development, creating a foundation for lifelong learning and development.<\/p>\n

Zoe Aubry, Educator at Papilio Early Learning Meadowbank, said, “One of the most rewarding aspects of being an early childhood educator is being able to provide a fun and safe environment while following a curriculum that you can see with your own eyes is helping our children develop into well-rounded individuals.”<\/p>\n

“Nothing feels more rewarding than seeing the children in your care start to recognise and interact with the world around them and knowing that you are a part of that transformation.”<\/p>\n

The world of early childhood education and care is among the most rewarding. It is filled with like-minded individuals who don’t just work the day-to-day; they live for it! Early childcare isn’t for the faint-hearted; you have to be 100% passionate about providing the best educational and fun environments, with a love for guiding children to realise their full potential.<\/p>\n

2. Study while you work in the industry you love<\/strong><\/h4>\n

This career choice offers endless opportunities and is the fastest growing within the education sector, with a projected 16,000 additional employment opportunities by 2025.<\/p>\n

There are various ways to get into the early childhood education industry, the most rewarding is working while you study! Although not every organisation provides this style of program, Affinity Learning Academy<\/a> has been designed to provide exceptional training and support using the Lifelong Learning<\/a> curriculum to nurture children’s early year’s education; all this while providing the ability to work in one of Affinity Education Group’s centres Australia-wide. Anyone finishing year 12 or re-entering the workforce can apply.<\/p>\n

The Affinity Learning Academy<\/a> provides the support of in-house coaches, fully funded courses to complete your Certification III<\/a> or Diploma<\/a> in Early Childhood Education and Care, as well as, providing flexible working hours and paid study time; this being one of a very few industries that allow you to be fully supported during your learning and career journey.<\/p>\n

3. Career opportunities<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The early education industry provides a vast list of opportunities where your development is supported throughout your career. At an Affinity Education Group centre, we offer an on-the-job training approach, allowing you to earn while you learn and allocated paid training sessions that are flexible around your schedule. The Affinity Learning Academy programs have been selected to provide ongoing training at any stage of your career, supported by Career Development Coaches, many of whom were once educators themselves.<\/p>\n

There are many career opportunities and pathways to select from once you’re qualified and have had the experience of working within a centre environment, including:<\/p>\n