Education
HELP TAMARIKI THRIVE AND GROW
Help children reach their potential and play a crucial role in shaping the young minds of tomorrow.
Early childhood teachers have a special opportunity to help children in their earliest stages of life.
Study with us, either online or on campus, and you’ll graduate with valuable core skills for the education and care of infants and young children, including having an understanding of Te Whariki, the NZ curriculum. You’ll also get real work experience in an Early Childhood Education setting.
If you want to make a positive difference in the lives of our tamariki , then this is the right profession for you.
Education Courses
Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care
This programme is for you if you’re involved in the care and education of children in Early Childhood Education (ECE).
Certificate in Supporting Diverse Learners
Whether you're a teacher aide, parent, caregiver, employer, educator, or already a professional related field, this programme equips you with the understanding and skills needed to provide invaluable support those with specific learning needs.
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
This course will enhance your career in the ECE sector through flexible study options, either on campus or through streamed lessons with a tutor. Our goal is to help you develop your academic skills necessary to complete higher level studies in this area.
What our Education students are saying
"I was a stay-at-home mum, and I was looking for a career, not just a job. I wanted to make a difference within my community and impact young children’s lives."
“I really enjoyed becoming part of a family and learning how to communicate with children, develop a relationship with them, and build trust. After the course finished I continued working with my training families and even now I still spend one night a week with one of my families.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Early childhood educators shape children's development, impacting families and communities positively. The high demand for qualified educators can offer you diverse work settings and a sense of purpose. If you have a passion for working with children and helping them to learn and thrive, this could be the career path for you.
You will learn how children develop through learning and play, educational theory, the Early Childhood curriculum in Aotearoa, health and safety, and much more.
NZMA’s Early Childhood Education courses vary from 19 weeks for certificate courses, to 40 weeks for diploma courses.