lookin for kind help - how to start a carrer at cc

[NigelWang83]

hi, I am a graduate in accounting. I am feeling that I do not really enjoy working at the office environment. I realised that i din't like it after I started work. a bit late though. I felt that I have the heart, compassion and patience towards kids. i have been sponsoring an african child over the past 12 months. i enjoyed playing games together with my 4 years old niece and teaching her wrtting words. Currently i am helping out with a child care for a church on sunday morning occationally. i love them, as they appeared so pure at heart, and cuttie. the kids there also brought me much joys.

however, i still wonder, whether a heart for children is enough for entering into cc . i migrated here from china so am afraid of language, communication, and cultral barrier though I am not afraid of learning new things. i don't know what other character or personalities that i should have to be a cc worker.

also, i am seeking kind suggestions about how i should start a new career in cc for my case. i am 26, came to australia in 2005, have been working for one year in a mortage coy. male.

Thanks for reading. i would welcome all positive or negative feedbacks. will much appreciated.

[MrsFabuloso]

Hi nigel, and welcome to BB. I am an early childhood teacher and have worked in childcare for 12yrs. Childcare can be lots of fun to work in, but it can also be stressful. It is a faily low paying job with few incentives other than the joy of working with children. If you really want to do it though it can be very rewarding emotionally. You could go to a chilcare centre near you and ask if they would let you volunteer, or call your local council and ask about working in local CC. It sounds like you have a little experience, so you could probably get a job as a helper or assistant. If you would like to go further you need to study at tafe or uni. Your background of having come from a different country and culture would probably be seen as a benefit as many centres are very multicultural. It is also a benefit that you are a male as many centres like to have males employed there, because it is such a female dominated profession. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask! Good luck.

[NigelWang83]

Hi nigel, and welcome to BB. I am an early childhood teacher and have worked in childcare for 12yrs. Childcare can be lots of fun to work in, but it can also be stressful. It is a faily low paying job with few incentives other than the joy of working with children. If you really want to do it though it can be very rewarding emotionally. You could go to a chilcare centre near you and ask if they would let you volunteer, or call your local council and ask about working in local CC. It sounds like you have a little experience, so you could probably get a job as a helper or assistant. If you would like to go further you need to study at tafe or uni. Your background of having come from a different country and culture would probably be seen as a benefit as many centres are very multicultural. It is also a benefit that you are a male as many centres like to have males employed there, because it is such a female dominated profession. If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask! Good luck.

Hi lilias, nice to meet you here. I will try the way you suggested, and find out whether the rewarding of working with children can bring me much motivation and incentives. thanks a lot for your advice. i wish i would find the way. really appreciated. All the best to you for a new joyful week.

[CathieW]

Hi what state do you live in ?
There are child care agencies that you can call and they can get you a job in child care as an assistant. You can also do traineeship in a child care centre for a year this gives you a certificate 3 in child care and also gives you a taste on what child care is like. I own a child care centre in sydney. It's alot of work and can be stressful at times. It's a very rewarding job, parents can be abit of a pain. if you have any questions just ask.

Cathie

[NigelWang83]

Hi what state do you live in ?
There are child care agencies that you can call and they can get you a job in child care as an assistant. You can also do traineeship in a child care centre for a year this gives you a certificate 3 in child care and also gives you a taste on what child care is like. I own a child care centre in sydney. It's alot of work and can be stressful at times. It's a very rewarding job, parents can be abit of a pain. if you have any questions just ask.

Cathie

Hi Cathie, thanks for your reply. I am currently living at Perth, WA. I am applying for a traineeship through the 123 careers recently, and will wait for their reply. I have applied a certificate III course of cc at Tafe as well, and will contact local cc as they suggestd. yeah, I am eager to have a taste of the actual working experience. i might have more questions to ask later. Thanks Cathie for the suggestions and the offer. i would like to give updates here if there is any progress

Thank you guys. I felt welcome here at bellybelly. Wish you all enjoy the rest of the week

[MrsFabuloso]

Thats great Nigel! Sounds like you are on the right track. And that you are eager and know what you want. That will always lead to something great! Good luck.