Kindergarten Teacher

Remote

🎓 Education

Kindergarten Teachers work at public and private elementary schools to teach and motivate children ages four to six. They create lessons on a range of subjects, including basic introductory math, handwriting, spelling, reading, drawing and personal hygiene. Kindergarten Teachers teach students how to communicate their needs, work together with others and express their emotions in a healthy way. They also provide a safe environment for students to practice their fine motor skills through cutting paper, building structures, counting and completing art projects. They grade student projects and create plans to ensure their academic and behavioral development.

What does a Kindergarten Teacher do?

A Kindergarten Teacher, or Early Childhood Educator, is responsible for supervising children and guiding their development so they have the foundation to succeed in elementary school. Their duties include developing age-appropriate lesson plans for students with different abilities, teaching social skills through guided activities and assessing student projects.

Responsibilities

A Kindergarten Teacher should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Kindergarten Teacher should be able to execute:

Using games, music, artwork, films, books, computers and other tools to teach basic educational and social skills
Using play-based learning and hands-on teaching methods
Teaching letter recognition, phonics, numbers and awareness of nature and science
Maintaining grades for the students and discussing progress with parents
Integrating competencies, goals and objectives into lesson plans
Monitoring children’s interactions and nurturing cooperation and sharing

Required Skills

A competitive Kindergarten Teacher will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Advanced teaching and leadership skills
Strong knowledge of subjects to teach students, such as math and science
Excellent communication skills for interacting with children, coworkers and parents or guardians
Creative and artistic abilities
Planning and organizational skills
Time management skills and the ability to multitask

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