Preschool Teacher

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🎓 Education

Preschool Teachers work for educational institutions, like private or public schools, teaching and preparing children for kindergarten. They’ll use various teaching methods and techniques like storytelling, games, music and art to teach kids basic social skills and learning concepts. Preschool teachers are also responsible for demonstrating how students should follow rules and respect others. They coordinate the children’s schedules to ensure they have a proper balance of education, play time and rest. Preschool Teachers also educate students on how to follow daily routines and how to practice proper hygiene.

What does a Preschool Teacher do?

A Preschool Teacher, or Early Childhood Teacher, is a childcare professional who takes care of and educates students around three to four years old. Their main duties include teaching children about basic fundamentals, like numbers, color and shapes, helping children build their social skills and keeping the classroom clean and safe for all of the students and Teachers.

Responsibilities

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

Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms
Provide basic needs for children
Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals

Required Skills

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

Ability to develop activities that are fun and educational for young children
Ability to instruct young children in rules of conduct and learning new tasks
Ability to select the appropriate teaching method and adapt to children’s learning styles
Ability to effectively communicate with children and parents
Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to the various needs of children and parents
Patience and compassion suitable for working with young children

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