Primary school and early childhood teachers

Definition

Primary school and early childhood teachers teach a range of subjects at the primary level of education and organize educational activities for children below primary school age. Tasks performed usually include: preparing programmes of learning and giving instruction in a range of subjects at the primary education level, planning and organizing activities designed to facilitate children’s development of language, physical and social skills; preparing reports. Supervision of other workers may be included. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 2341 Primary School Teachers 2342 Early Childhood Educators