The NZEI ECE Collective Agreement 2020: What You Need to Know
The NZEI (New Zealand Educational Institute) has recently released the ECE (Early Childhood Education) Collective Agreement 2020. This agreement outlines the terms and conditions for early childhood teachers and educators in New Zealand.
If you are an early childhood teacher or educator, or if you own an early childhood education business, it is important to know the key points of this agreement in order to comply with the regulations and laws set forth by the NZEI.
One of the key changes in this agreement is the increase in funding for qualified and registered early childhood teachers. The agreement provides a pay increase of up to 15.9% for qualified and registered teachers over the next three years. This pay increase is designed to address the issue of pay parity between ECE teachers and their primary and secondary school counterparts.
In addition to the pay increase for qualified and registered teachers, the agreement also includes an increase in funding for professional development. This funding is intended to help early childhood educators gain the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality education to children.
Another important aspect of the agreement is the inclusion of new provisions for teachers’ workload. The agreement stipulates that early childhood teachers’ workload should be reasonable and manageable, with adequate time for planning, assessment, and professional development.
The agreement also addresses the issue of teacher ratios in early childhood education. The NZEI has been advocating for better ratios between teachers and children in early childhood education centers, and this agreement includes a commitment from the government to review and improve teacher ratios.
Overall, the NZEI ECE Collective Agreement 2020 represents a significant step forward for early childhood education in New Zealand. The agreement includes provisions that address key issues such as pay parity, professional development, workload, and teacher ratios. By complying with the regulations set forth in this agreement, early childhood educators can ensure that they are providing the best possible education to children in their care.