Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Teaching Early Childhood Education

Tauranga, New Zealand

DEGREE TYPE

Bachelor's degree

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Mar 2025

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About: The Bachelor of Teaching in Early Childhood Education focuses on developing skills for teaching children from birth to eight years old. The program covers essential educational practices, child development theories, and effective communication strategies with families. Students will engage in practical placements to gain hands-on experience in diverse early childhood settings.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as early childhood educators, childcare center directors, or policy advisors within the education sector. Opportunities exist in public and private educational institutions, community organizations, and various child-focused agencies.

This teaching degree prepares you to work as a trained teacher in early childhood education. Once you graduate, you'll be able to apply for your teacher registration. And our graduates are in demand! Enthusiastic, motivated students often get job offers following their placements.

During your study you'll learn the principles of the national early childhood curriculum, Te Whāriki. You'll deepen your understanding of child development and cultural diversity.

Bi-culturalism is embedded into the course. You'll enhance your knowledge of te ao Māori (Māori world view) and mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge).

As part of the course you spend time working at an early childhood centre – we find the placements for you! With supervision from qualified teachers you'll develop your confidence in children's learning.

Upon successfully completing the requirements you'll receive the award of: