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Be the 1% Shaping Tomorrow

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

Early Childhood Educators make up just 1% of our workforce. It's no ordinary calling – it requires specialised skills, technical knowledge, remarkable patience and resilience not many possess. These educators play a crucial role during the most formative years of a child's life, shaping their early development in ways that last a lifetime.

Discover how the 1% shapes tomorrow

Early Years Educator

Infant and Early Years Educator
Infant Educators work with infants aged between 2 and 18 months old and Early Years Educators work with young children aged between 2 months and 4 years old. They are primarily responsible for creating a safe environment for the young ones to discover their potential. Besides teaching and carrying out play activities with these children, they also manage routine care.

Preschool Educator
Preschool Educators work with children aged between 18 months and 6 years old. They enrich children's learning by carrying out a curriculum that prioritises aesthetics and creative expression, discovery of the world, language and literacy, motor skills development, numeracy, as well as social and emotional development.

Early Intervention Educator
Early Intervention Educators assess, plan, deliver and review interventions for children aged 6 and below who require medium to high levels of early intervention support through an integrated range of developmentally appropriate teaching and learning approaches. They conduct transdisciplinary meetings and partner families, allied health professionals and preschool educators to ensure that children with developmental needs receive appropriate support.

Mother Tongue Language Educator

Mother Tongue Language Educator
Bilingualism is the cornerstone of Singapore's education policy and an integral part of our identity. Mother Tongue Language Educators play a vital role in developing children's language skills and cultural understanding through meaningful learning experiences, while building their enthusiasm for learning their Mother Tongue.

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

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About ECDA

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