Early Childhood Teacher Salaries in New Zealand
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Early childhood teachers work in kindergartens (state-run early childhood centres) or in private education centres.
Starting salaries for early childhood teacher range from $34,000 to $45,000 depending on qualifications. Experienced early childhood teachers in senior positions can earn between $60,000 and $85,000.
There are three main qualifications for this occupation:
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) – three year course
Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) – one year course
Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood Education) – three year course.
Early Childhood Teacher Salaries / Wages in 2011-2012
| Position | Salary / Wage $ | Location |
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| Qualified Early Childhood Teacher | 50,000 – 60,000 | Auckland |
| Qualified Early Childhood Teacher | 25 – 35 per hour | Auckland |
| Early Childhood Centre Manager | 50,000 | Auckland |
| Montessori Focused Early Childhood Teacher | 24 – 26 per hour | Auckland |
| Early Childhood Teacher | 48,000 – 52,000 | Auckland |
| Experienced Under 2′s Early Childhood Teacher | 27 per hour | Auckland |
| Part-time Early Childhood Teacher | 25 – 30 per hour | Wellington |
| Early Childhood Teacher | 24 – 28 per hour | Christchurch |
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