Begin a rewarding career in early childhood education by adding this one-year programme to your existing degree. Programme overview This programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to support young children in their learning and development from birth to the age of six. With emphasis placed on practical experience, you will work alongside experienced teachers in a range of early childhood settings during practicum placements. By the end of the programme you will be familiar with the New Zealand early childhood curriculum Te Whāriki and effective teaching practice. You will also be eligible to apply for provisional certification as a practising early childhood teacher. Programme structure This is an intensive 150 point programme equivalent to 1.25 years of full-time study completed within a 12-month period and combines theory and practice. Where could this programme take you? While many graduates go on to teach in early childhood settings in New Zealand or overseas, the programme will also provide you with transferable skills that can be applied to a range of careers. By already holding a bachelors degree you will be eligible to start on a higher step of the salary scale in services covered by the New Zealand Educational Institute (NZEI) teaching collective agreement for early childhood teachers. Jobs related to this programme Curriculum developer ECE teacher Education consultant Hospital play specialist Learning designer Policy adviser for the Ministry of Education Researcher Further study options Master of Education Postgraduate Diploma in Education Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership Postgraduate Certificate in Education Postgraduate Certificate in Social and Community Leadership