‘Bright’ career prospects for early educators

But there is a strong focus on professional development and providing staff with an opportunity expand their skill sets.

Early Years Advisors regularly assist teachers, while dedicated finance and human resource teams allow educators to make children their priority.

Shine Bright EYM’s educational programs are delivered in 35 kindergartens across Bendigo, Swan Hill and Campaspe Regions, including kindergarten and pre-kindergarten programs.

There are 11 kindergartens in the Campaspe region: Stanhope, Tongala, Unwin Street in Kyabram, Kyabram Municipal Kindergarten, Rochester and Girgarre among those.

Shine Bright’s Shirley Burrell said the early education space was one that was “ever evolving’’.

“We are educators, teammates, friends and family,” Ms Burrell said.

“Shine Bright values all of its staff as unique members of its work family.

“We invest time in each other and support each other.

“Professionally we learn and grow together and support one another through challenges and celebrations,” she said.

Ms Burrell said the aim of delivering high quality education and care for children and families was done through the mission of “making every moment matter’’.

A value on teacher and learning, along with advocacy for influencing positive change, allow for continued community engagement.

Recent changes to the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority is making it easier to be recognised as an equivalent early childhood teacher.

From January this year people who have a primary or secondary teaching qualification, are a registered teacher in Australia or have an ACEQA approved Certificate III in early childhood education and care — can be an early childhood educator.

After the end of 2023, this transitional measure is scheduled to cease, however, individuals who have obtained this combination of qualifications before the end of 2023 will continue to be recognised under this provision.