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Early childhood teacher wage?
Posted: Wed Jun 03, 2015 8:00 pm
by lazno
Hi,
I am looking at moving into working at Long day care. I have a Bacehlor of early childhood education.
I have looked at the pay rate document but can't work out what level a 4 year trained teacher starts on.
Thanks
Re: Early childhood teacher wage?
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2015 6:04 am
by Lorina
Since you're an ECT your wage would be from the Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2010. As a 4 year trained teacher, you will commence on Level 3 and your minimum yearly wage is $41,558/per year.
Here is the Award information for your reference:
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Hope this helps,
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Lorina
Re: Early childhood teacher wage?
Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2015 1:20 pm
by lazno
Wow I'm not surprised teachers don't want to work in childcare. That's about $21 per hour.
You really need to do it for the love of it!
Re: Early childhood teacher wage?
Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2015 3:56 am
by Lorina
Yeah, you're right Lazno! For the amount of study, work and responsibility that is put on the shoulders of all educators in early childhood (no matter the qualification), the pay isn't that great compared to simpler and easier jobs available! For most of us, it's not about the money...
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Lorina