> > Do you mean American kindergarten or Australian/NZ kindergarten? I think in the USA it refers to the first year of school (five years old). Here it refers to pre-schools.
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> In Australia (NSW & ACT at least, Vic has Prep which is same thing) it refers to the first year of school.
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> http://www.det.nsw.edu.au/employment/index.htm
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> This is a starting point for finding out about teaching positions in NSW, every state will have an equivalent site, you can find it through Google, my search was: Australia "New South Wales" education employment government
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> Also, try http://www.theage.com.au
> http:www.smh.com.au
> --Two broadsheet newspapers that will have listings of specific appointments. Hope this helps!
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> sam"recommends the Central Coast of NSW: sunny beaches, surf, beaches, relaxed atmosphere, beaches, mild climate, beaches... oh, did I mention the beaches?"hael
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> Oh, and is your friend worried about getting a working visa/ migration to Australia? Offer to teach in country areas. The country is desperate for teachers, and they'll probably take her gratefully, despite our prehistoric immigration policy. Sad but true.

Hmmm . . . don't really know. Grade One here is concerned with reading and writing, as opposed to reading and writing *readiness*, which is what I think she wants to focus on.

Anyway, I'll forward the info - thanks!