Occupation Profile for Kindergarten Teachers
Teach elemental natural and social science, personal hygiene, music, art, and literature to children from 4 to 6 years old. Promote physical, mental, and social development. May be required to hold State certification.
Signficant Points
- Public school teachers must be licensed, which typically requires a bachelor’s degree and completion of an approved teacher education program.
- Many States offer alternative licensing programs to attract people into teaching, especially for hard-to-fill positions.
- Job prospects should be favorable; opportunities will vary by geographic area and subject taught.
Tasks
- Core — Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
- Core — Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Core — Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Core — Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Core — Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
Activities
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.