How much does a preschool teacher make?
The BA in Early Years Childhood Education in Care (level 7) will qualify you to work as Graduate Centre Manager, a Lead Educator (Room Leader) and a School Age Coordinator (SAC). You must also have at least 3 years in a row work experience (part time or full time) in an early education and care setting. This paid experience may be before, during or after the level 7 qualification has been given.
Please refer to the below for Graduate Centre Manager and Lead Educator rates of pay.
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Graduate Centre Manager
The rate of pays is €17.25 per hour.
Age | Rate of pay (Hourly) |
Under 18 | €12.75 |
18 years old | €13.80 |
19 years old | €15.52 |
20 years old | €17.25 |
Lead Educator (Room Leader)
Age | Rate of pay (Hourly) |
Under 18 | €10.85 |
18 years old | €12.40 |
19 years old | €13.95 |
20 years old | €15.50 |