Early Childhood Educator Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of an Early Childhood Educator:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Child Development.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field.
  • Ability to work during the evening, and after-hours, as needed.
  • Ability to exercise patience when interacting with children.
  • A caring and approachable nature.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Early Childhood Educator skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Early Childhood Educator roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.


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