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Shaping young minds is the biggest job of all

Midcareer switch, Early childhood industry, Preschool teacher, Kindergarten teacher, Early childhood educator

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This Teachers' Day, we acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our Early Childhood educators who go above and beyond to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and their families. Let's take a moment to show our appreciation and recognise their efforts in nurturing and caring for our children.

Discover the role of an early childhood educator

Educate children

Educate children
by planning engaging lessons and using age-appropriate teaching strategies to ensure their holistic development; cognitively, physically, emotionally and socially.

Care for children

Care for children
by ensuring their safety from indoors to outdoors, looking out for their needs and keeping them well-nourished.

female educator engaged with parents and children

Partner parents and the community
to support young children’s development from classroom to home, and empowering them to reach their fullest potential.

Develop professionally

Develop professionally
by attending Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses, engaging in professional dialogues, participating in study trips and much more.

Hear from our current and aspiring educators

Midcareer switch, Mother with child

Stepping back into society made me feel alive. After taking care of my child for a couple of years, I realised that it’s time for me to go back to a preschool. Being an infant educarer allowed me to use my skills effectively - it’s a job that will always be in demand.

Feng Dan Ping, Former stay-at-home mother
Infant educarer

Fresh graduate, Diploma, graduate

The early years of a child’s life are critical for development. I feel a sense of fulfilment as I watch them grow, and gradually become independent. It heartens me when I see the joy on their faces when we go through the day making new discoveries.

Ms Nur Farhana Binte Abdul Razak
Infant educarer

Fresh graduate

My peers told me that an early childhood course would be challenging as I did not have prior training. But I love children so I persevered, and even took up the ECDA Training Award so that I can lighten the financial burden on my family. One day, I’ll make a positive difference in children’s lives, by becoming the best educator I can be.

Ms Miza Afiqah Binte Mahdi
Polytechnic student pursuing a Diploma in Early Childhood Studies

Midcareer switch, Enrichment, Outdoor learning

Making a mid-career switch has been a process of self-discovery. Although it was a daunting decision at the start, the more I understood about the ways to interact with children, the more I discovered my hidden strengths and abilities.

Tricia Soh, Former secondary school teacher
Preschool teacher

Midcareer switch, Male educator

Switching to the early childhood sector has been an enriching and dynamic experience. From a teacher, I progressed to become a senior teacher and embarked on the leadership track to be a principal. It has been a satisfying journey working with various stakeholders - fellow teachers, parents and community partners to provide every child a good start in life and to support the families I come into contact with. More importantly, I get to witness the joy that children get from learning about the world around them. If you are inspired to shape children as lifelong learners, become an Early Childhood Educator like me!

Mr Wayne Lin
Principal

Ready to shape the
next generation?

About ECDA

The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) serves as the regulatory and developmental agency for the early childhood sector in Singapore.