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Hello, everyone. I am a mum of an 18-month old girl. My family and I just returned to Australia in May 2024 after about 4 years back to our country, Cambodia. I did Master of teaching (early childhood in Victoria, Australia) and worked as casual for a few years. Then, I went back to my country for marriage. In Cambodia,I worked as a kindergarten teacher at an international school, and after a contract ended, I didn’t continue because I needed to take care of my pregnancy and my baby after delivery. I’ve been out of this career for a few years now, and trying to get back to it. I have recent VIT registration and childcare first aid certificate, but I find it challenging to get a job as a part time teacher or educator. I have my family to feed since my husband is also desperately looking for a job as he is also new to this working environment. It might take him longer to find a job in his field, so it’s pretty tough for us now. I really need some money to survive and put my daughter in Childcare because we do not have government subsidies with our current visas (temporary residence). Could you please give me some advice or recommendations?

Thank you so much in advance.

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Sina wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2024 3:41 am

Hello, everyone. I am a mum of an 18-month old girl. My family and I just returned to Australia in May 2024 after about 4 years back to our country, Cambodia. I did Master of teaching (early childhood in Victoria, Australia) and worked as casual for a few years. Then, I went back to my country for marriage. In Cambodia,I worked as a kindergarten teacher at an international school, and after a contract ended, I didn’t continue because I needed to take care of my pregnancy and my baby after delivery. I’ve been out of this career for a few years now, and trying to get back to it. I have recent VIT registration and childcare first aid certificate, but I find it challenging to get a job as a part time teacher or educator. I have my family to feed since my husband is also desperately looking for a job as he is also new to this working environment. It might take him longer to find a job in his field, so it’s pretty tough for us now. sex dolls cheapI really need some money to survive and put my daughter in Childcare because we do not have government subsidies with our current visas (temporary residence). Could you please give me some advice or recommendations?

Thank you so much in advance.

Hello,

I would suggest that you consider applying for substitute or temporary teaching positions as they offer flexibility and can lead to long-term employment opportunities. Or networking with local schools or early childhood centers would also help. There is also the option of home daycare, which offers immediate income and the flexibility of arranging childcare.

Good luck!

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Fri Sep 06, 2024 11:59 am

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Sina wrote: ↑

Mon Jun 17, 2024 3:41 am

Hello, everyone. I am a mum of an 18-month old girl. My family and I just returned to Australia in May 2024 after about 4 years back to our country, Cambodia. I did Master of teaching (early childhood in Victoria, Australiamoto x3m) and worked as casual for a few years. Then, I went back to my country for marriage. In Cambodia,I worked as a kindergarten teacher at an international school, and after a contract ended, I didn’t continue because I needed to take care of my pregnancy and my baby after delivery. I’ve been out of this career for a few years now, and trying to get back to it. I have recent VIT registration and childcare first aid certificate, but I find it challenging to get a job as a part time teacher or educator. I have my family to feed since my husband is also desperately looking for a job as he is also new to this working environment. It might take him longer to find a job in his field, so it’s pretty tough for us now. I really need some money to survive and put my daughter in Childcare because we do not have government subsidies with our current visas (temporary residence). Could you please give me some advice or recommendations?

Thank you so much in advance.

In such a situation, I think you should find an additional job as an English tutor, and your husband can do some part-time jobs before finding a full-time job.

I hear you – it’s definitely a tough spot to be in, especially when you’ve been out of the workforce for a while and have a lot of responsibilities on your plate. I’d recommend looking into casual or relief teaching positions; schools and childcare centers often need extra help, and it could be a good way to ease back in. You might also want to consider online tutoring or even offering private lessons – there’s a growing demand for that, and it could give you some flexibility with your daughter. It’s not easy, but you’ve got the right qualifications, so keep pushing and things will start to fall into place.

Hi Sina,

I'm so sorry to hear you're going through such a stressful time, but please don't lose hope! Having your Master of Teaching and a current VIT registration is a massive advantage right now because early childhood teachers are in high demand across Victoria.

Here are a few practical paths you can explore to get back into the field with the flexibility you need:

Relief/Casual Teaching Agencies: Registering with education agencies like ANZUK, Tradewind, or McArthur can get you casual shifts very quickly. This gives you the flexibility to work only on the days you choose while your husband searches for employment.

Local Council Pools: Many local councils in Victoria manage their own relief pools for standalone kindergartens and childcare centers. It’s worth checking the careers section of your local council's website.

Direct Approach: Since you already have your VIT and first aid sorted, try printing a few copies of your resume and dropping them off directly at local long daycare centers near you. Many centers are desperate for Bachelor/Master-qualified Early Childhood Teachers (ECTs) and might gladly offer you part-time hours.

If you need to make some quick income from home while organizing childcare, online tutoring or freelance content creation is another option. People look for guides online for absolutely everything these days—whether it's early childhood literacy or even gaming tutorials like how to play Teen Patti on Tiranga. However, leveraging your teaching degree in a local center will definitely give you the most stable financial return right now.

Hang in there—you have the exact qualifications centers are looking for, and things will start to fall into place soon!