Kindergarten teachers plan activities, games, and projects that teach children between the ages of four and six the basic concepts of science, numbers, language, and computers. They also teach personal cleanliness and good health habits. They help children express themselves and develop friendships with other children. This carer fits into Education and Training cluster. This career fits into the Teaching and Training pathway. The national amount of money made a year is $36,450. The number of people working in this position according to 2012 statistics is 1,519,700 people. 1,708,200 people are expected to work in this position in 2022. Two related occupations are Child Care Worker and a High School Teacher. Two sources for more information are Teach.org and American Federation of Teachers.
Education and Training
Helpful courses to take at the DC Everest High School: Parenting and Family, Communications, Computer Classes, Sociology, Careers With Kids.
Post High School Education: Blackhawk University, Caroll University.
Special Requirements: A teacher needs at least a Bachelors Degree and a teaching license.
Beyond Education: Library Assistant, Child Care Assistant, Dance Teacher.
Opportunity for Advancement: Principal, superintendent.
Nature of work
Day-To-Day Work: teaching math and teaching science.
Working Conditions: 10 month school year and 2 month summer break.
Advantages: Working with kids and the job pays well.
Disadvantages: Patience and kids not behaving.
Opinion
I feel that this job is for me because I love working with kids that are younger. I think I would really enjoy teaching
as well. I love school and I have always loved to learn so to be able to teach all that I learn would be fun for me.
Education and Training
Helpful courses to take at the DC Everest High School: Parenting and Family, Communications, Computer Classes, Sociology, Careers With Kids.
Post High School Education: Blackhawk University, Caroll University.
Special Requirements: A teacher needs at least a Bachelors Degree and a teaching license.
Beyond Education: Library Assistant, Child Care Assistant, Dance Teacher.
Opportunity for Advancement: Principal, superintendent.
Nature of work
Day-To-Day Work: teaching math and teaching science.
Working Conditions: 10 month school year and 2 month summer break.
Advantages: Working with kids and the job pays well.
Disadvantages: Patience and kids not behaving.
Opinion
I feel that this job is for me because I love working with kids that are younger. I think I would really enjoy teaching
as well. I love school and I have always loved to learn so to be able to teach all that I learn would be fun for me.