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Doncepre25

Early Childhood Educator

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1 month ago

Is Childcare Still a Sustainable Career Long-Term?

Category: Workplace & Employment

If you're willing to accept low pay, this job is pretty good. It's both relaxing and you really enjoy this job.

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5 months ago

Pay rate for normal educator and room leader

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From my experience, yes, there’s usually a pay difference if you’re officially a room leader compared to a diploma-qualified educator. If you’re being appointed as a room leader, it should n...

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5 months ago

How are you all managing financially on kinder wages??

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I’m in early childhood too and the pay just doesn’t match the responsibility or experience, especially if you’re single and covering everything yourself. Kinder hours are great, but the VECT...

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9 months ago

Years of Service

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I was wondering the exact same thing!

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9 months ago

Ed Leader Allowance

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As far as I know, if you are classified and paid Ed Leader allowance as a regular part of your salary, it will usually still be included when you are on paid leave. If they cut it, it may no...

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10 months ago

6 year old behaviour

Category: Behaviour & Classroom Management

Have you had him assessed for things like ASD Level 1 or ADHD (even inattentive type)?

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1 year ago

How routines can affect a child.

Category: Behaviour & Classroom Management

I used to wonder the same thing when I was learning about child development. I think that having a consistent routine not only helps children feel safe, but also helps them develop the abili...

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1 year ago

Unpredictable Aggression

Category: Behaviour & Classroom Management

I am happy for you that your child has made remarkable progress in the 2-3 year old class, especially when he has a teacher who knows how to connect and build trust with him. I also sympathi...

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1 year ago

Autism in OOSH

Category: Behaviour & Classroom Management

In our service, we’ve found that giving a "first–then" visual card works better than verbal cues alone. For example: “First outside, then hot chocolate/story time inside.” It makes the next...

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