Occupation Description

Teaches the basics of numeracy, literacy, music, art and literature to students at pre-primary schools and promotes students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

Skill Level: -
The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include: -

• plans and structures learning in both indoor and outdoor environments using a variety of materials and equipment to facilitate students' development
• provides a variety of experiences and activities to develop motor skills, cooperative social skills, confidence and understanding
• promotes language development through story telling, role play, songs, rhymes and informal discussions held individually or within groups
• observes students to evaluate their progress and to detect signs of ill health, emotional disturbance or other disabilities
• observes nutritional health, welfare and safety needs of students and identifies factors which may impede students' progress
• discusses students' progress with parents
• attends parent interviews, staff and committee meetings
• participates in community and family support programs as appropriate
• supervises student teachers on placement

Specialisations: -
Pre-School Director