Being an early childhood teacher can be incredibly rewarding for several reasons. You have the opportunity to positively influence and shape young children's lives during their most formative years. Y...

The challenges

While being an early childhood teacher can be rewarding, it also comes with its share of challenges and drawbacks. Many early childhood teachers face relatively low salaries compared to the level of e...

May 2021

Teaching in early childhood is challenging but the rewards out weigh the negatives

Reviewer's Qualification

Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood and Primary) (Honours)

Experience

1 – 4 years

Organisation size

Medium (20-199 employees)

Specialisation

Pre school

The good things

The role is enjoyable and rewarding, though it can be very emotionally and mentally draining. You are frequently expected to be doing things after hours or in your own time

The challenges

The way we are viewed compared to other teachers even though we also spent 4 years at uni is the worst part. We are seen as babysitters not teachers

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