Who is eligible?
All registered early childhood educators (ECEs) working in licensed child care settings.
The early childhood educator:
- responds to the unique abilities, needs, and characteristics of each child, family, and community to support the child's learning and development
- demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of child development
- plans and delivers innovative activities for children appropriate to their age and abilities
- connects learning to a child's interests
- provides an engaging learning environment that stimulates children's learning and growth
- maintains a caring, safe and healthy learning environment and promotes a healthy lifestyle
- develops and maintains open and cooperative relationships with each child's family
- works collaboratively with colleagues in the workplace
- engages families and inspires the early learning community
- is committed to professional development to enhance early learning excellence.
What are some examples of excellent early childhood care and education?
There are many ways to be an outstanding early childhood educator and many reasons to nominate someone for a Premier's Award. For example, you might nominate an early childhood educator who builds on a child's interests and curiosity to find new opportunities to learn. Or it could be someone who excels at keeping an open dialogue with parents to support children's learning and well-being.
How many awards are there?
One individual will receive the Early Childhood Educator of the Year award.
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