Profession of a kindergarten teacher

PROFESSION OF A KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
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.
Kindergarten Teacher duties and responsibilities
Kindergarten Teachers help young children integrate into elementary school by providing them with the fundamental knowledge and skills they need to succeed. Some of their typical daily responsibilities include:

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

What does a Kindergarten Teacher do?
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.