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A Kindergarten Teacher creates learning programs for young children, focusing on literacy, numeracy, social skills, and communication while building strong relationships with families.

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      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a Kindergarten Teacher?

Get qualified to work as a Kindergarten Teacher with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Kindergarten Teacher generally earns $1,538 per week ($79,976 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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Employment in the early childhood education sector has grown strongly in recent years. There are currently 42,300 people employed as a Kindergarten Teacher in Australia compared to 27,000 five years ago. Kindergarten Teachers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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A Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care is a good qualification if you’re considering a career as a Kindergarten Teacher. This course will prepare you for a career teaching young children with topics including developing and delivering a curriculum, working with families of students and nurturing creativity in early childhood.

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Is Primary School Teaching Right for You?

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How to Become an Early Childhood Teacher in Australia

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How to start a career in Early Childhood Education

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Kindergarten Teacher careers

A Kindergarten Teacher develops learning programs for children in the years before they enter primary school. You might work in a kindergarten facility or deliver a kindergarten program in a childcare facility. Kindergarten Teachers prepare literacy and numeracy-based activities for their students but you will also focus on things like social skills, communication and fine and gross motor abilities.

Kindergarten Teachers will develop strong relationships with their students and also with children’s families. You’ll need to be flexible and able to work with children from different backgrounds and at various developmental levels. Kindergarten Teachers need to be patient and be good communicators. It’s important that you are energetic and able to keep up with a group of young children.

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