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5 Ways to Boost Career as an Early Childhood Educator

5 Ways to Boost Career as Early Childhood Educator

The need for Early Childhood Educator workers in Australia is on a rise. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, a child is born every 1 minute and 43 seconds in Australia. Among various other factors, this childbirth rate reflects the career opportunities that Australians could avail in the field. What is an Early Childhood …

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Earning Potential for Childcare Educators

Earning Potential for Childcare Educators

The average childcare Educator salary is AU$25.34 an hour. Someone starting with less than a year’s experience can expect a wage of AU$20.98. An experienced Educator with ten plus years of experience can expect AU$30.79. As with any position, the more experienced, the higher the pay.  Someone working in management or coordination can earn a …

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How Much Do Family Day Care Educators Earn

How Much Do Family Day Care Educators Earn

Early childhood Educators in Australia are chronically underpaid. Given that Educators provide such an essential service, the wages do not match the importance of their role. Potentially, Family Day Care Educators can earn a higher salary than their counterparts in long day centres. At a time when the industry should be growing as demand is …

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Family Day Care Insurance: Why do I need it and How much does it cost

Family Day Care Insurance: Why do I need it and How much does it cost

Insurance for your Family Day Care is required by law. Family Day Care Insurance is also called Public Liability Insurance (PLI). Every Educator that operates a Family Day Care must have a PLI. Also, Educators must renew the policy every year. Then, your Service Provider needs a copy of the policy each year. The families …

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Family Day Care vs. Child Care Centres: Comparison for Educators

Family Day Care vs. Child Care Centres: Comparison for Educators

In Australia, the two most popular childcare choices are either Long Day Care Centres or Family Day Care. Each comes with its pros and cons. So, they’re pretty different environments to work in. Before making a decision, it’s essential to research. Then, you can decide which one suits you best.  Maybe you are considering a …

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Choosing to Become a Family Day Care Educator

Choosing to Become a Family Day Care Educator

Choosing to become a Family Day Care Educator is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. This amazing journey has forced me to grow and encouraged me to continue to learn and develop new skills every step of the way. Encouraging little people to blossom into themselves is the most rewarding part of my day, every …

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