Childcare Worker
Assist in the social and educational development of children.
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Latest Childcare Worker reviews
May 2021
Experience
10+ years
Organisation size
Small (1-19 employees)
Specialisation
Childcare
The good things
If you enjoy working with children it is very rewarding, watching the children develop into unique people. Children are so honest they make you laugh and make your day.We don’t have to work weekends. ...
The challenges
The challenges and downsides to the job are
* we are under paid, we do more stressful and physical work than other education paid roles who get paid more.The first three years of childcare sets them ...
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Nov 2018
Reviewer's Qualification
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Behaviour management
The good things
working with children can be fun, challenging, satisfying but mostly you make a difference each day to children’s lives and learn just as much from them as they do from you.
The challenges
Different challenging behaviours of children, communication with parents and keeping them up to date on any issues. Staying compliant.
Paperwork up to date constantly. More to child care than just lo...
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Frequently asked questions about becoming a Childcare Worker
A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113) is the minimum qualification to work as a centre-based Childcare Worker in Australia.,Find out more about how to become a Childcare Worker.
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Childcare Workers can make a difference in the lives of children and help shape futures by supporting social and educational development. As a Childcare Worker, you can play a role in helping young people grow, learn, and develop.
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