A career in early childhood education

More than ever before early childhood education is considered a profession, with specialist early childhood qualification, conferences and other professional development opportunities; it’s more than just a job – it’s a career.

Whether you are working in an early childhood centre or a kindergarten, working as a nanny overseas or at home, training in early childhood education will open up your future possibilities.

Early childhood teacher education is valuable in any setting where children’s lives and learning are the focus. The knowledge you will gain in an early childhood qualification is relevant to areas such as social work, child therapy, and child psychology. An understanding of the childcare sector and early childhood would be valuable in roles within government that focus on early childhood and education. Or teach it yourself! You could become a college or university lecturer in early childhood education.

99% of our students consistently gain employment in the early childhood field or go on to higher qualifications upon completion of their study.

A world of opportunity opens up to you with an New Zealand Tertiary College early childhood qualification. Enrol now and take the first step towards your future!

Our graduates - where are they now?

Our graduates have found that their NZTC qualification can open the door to a range of occupational areas including:

• Early Childhood Teacher

• Kindergarten Teacher

• Early Childhood Centre Manager

• Social worker

• College/University lecturer

• Nanny

• Curriculum Advisor

• Hospital Play Therapist

• Children's Program Coordinator on a cruise liner

• Early Intervention Teacher

• Speech/Language Therapist

• Educational Psychologist

• Counsellor

• Children's Music Teacher

• Dance and Drama Teacher

• and various roles within government departments that focus on early childhood