Why be an educator?
You should be an early childhood educator if…
You love to interact with children.
Not a single day will be the same, as every child is unique. The joy of seeing their development and progress will motivate you to get out of bed every morning.
You want to make a lifelong impact.
As brain development occurs rapidly during the early years of life, early experiences form the foundation for all learning, health and behaviour that lasts into adulthood.
You want to grow professionally.
Opportunities abound for you to develop through Professional Development Programmes, Continuing Professional Development courses, ECDA Scholarships and more!
What's so attractive about the early childhood sector?
Fulfillment
As the impact of early experiences go beyond the classroom, a career in early childhood provides meaning and purpose that cannot be easily found in other jobs.
Remuneration
Median salaries in early childhood have been growing at a rate that outpaces the general market. This trend is expected to continue in the next few years as the sector expands.
Opportunities
There is a growing demand for early childhood services and a growing number of preschool centres, which equates to more employment opportunities and better job security.
Progression
With up to 13 types of occupations within a preschool, there are many paths one can take within the sector. You can also progress outside of a preschool setting to be a cluster supervisor, curriculum specialist, or even a lecturer.
Support
The Government is committed to an annual spending of S$1.7 billion by 2022 to ensure a good start for every child and make early childhood a fulfilling and rewarding career.