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How to become an Early Childhood Teacher in Gibraltar
Early childhood teachers help children up to about six years old learn through play, language and routine.
Quick answers
- What does an Early Childhood Teacher do?
- Early childhood teachers help children up to about six years old learn through play, language and routine.
- How do you become an Early Childhood Teacher in Gibraltar?
- Common ways in: Certificate or diploma in early childhood education (about 2 years). Routes and durations vary by country and person.
- Which school subjects help you become an Early Childhood Teacher?
- English, any secondary subjects.
Official definition
Early childhood educators promote the social, physical, and intellectual development of children below primary school age through the provision of educational and play activities.
ISCO-08 unit group 2342, Early childhood educators. Contains ESCO data. (c) European Union. Reuse authorised provided the source is acknowledged (Commission Decision 2011/833/EU). ISCO-08 is the International Standard Classification of Occupations of the International Labour Organization.
What the work involves
- Plan play-based learning
- Observe and record each child's progress
- Work with parents
Key skills
- Teaching
- Communication
- Counselling
Where this career can lead
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Ways in
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Certificate · about 2 years
Certificate or diploma in early childhood education
School subjects that keep this path open
- English
- any secondary subjects
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageVery important (3.8)
- PsychologyO*NET: PsychologyImportant (3.1)
Linked to the ESCO occupation early years teacher and the O*NET profile Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Preparation needed
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- Most common education (US)
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Linked to the ESCO occupation early years teacher and the O*NET profile Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
Where this career can lead
CareerProof Global guidance: common routes and typical durations compiled by our team; they vary by country and person.
Careers people move in from
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Related occupations
Occupations O*NET links to this one by similar work, skills and knowledge.
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
- Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
- Childcare Workers
- Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Teaching Assistants, Special Education
Linked to the ESCO occupation early years teacher and the O*NET profile Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education through the official ESCO to O*NET crosswalk. O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
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