Group
Occupation

431132 Early Childhood Educator

Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
Next release Unknown
First release

431132 Early Childhood Educator

Supports learning and development for young children in regulated centre-based services, including contributing to the educational program and practice using an approved learning framework.

Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers, Family Day Care Educators and Out of School Hours Care Educators are excluded from this occupation. Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teachers are included in Occupation 251131 Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher. Family Day Care Educators are included in Occupation 431232 Family Day Care Educator. Out of School Hours Care Educators are included in Occupation 431431 Out of School Hours Care Educator.

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Contributes to the design, planning, implementation, documentation and evaluation of children's educational programs based on an approved learning framework
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with staff, children and families
  • Supports the daily routines, transitions and programs of babies, toddlers and/or young children
  • Complies with service policies and national and/or state-based legislation
  • Promotes the safety, health and wellbeing of staff, children and visitors
  • Supports children's learning, development and wellbeing
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