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.

Social - Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

1. Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.

2. Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.

3. Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

4. Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.

5. Read books to entire classes or to small groups.

6. Demonstrate activities to children.

7. Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

8. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

9. Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

10. Prepare children for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

11. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to children.

Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Geography - Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.

History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

The college search results are undergraduate programs associated with Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education. Further education may also be required to pursue this career.

The training search results include both short and long-term programs associated with Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education, and may be more appropriate for adult and non-traditional students. Further training may also be required to pursue this career.

In NY the average wage for this occupation was:

$40,250 (per year) for entry level workers, and $76,440 (per year) for experienced workers.

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Based on the total number of annual openings and its growth rate, the employment prospects for this occupation are described as Very Favorable.

During 2006, there were approximately 15,050 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education employed in NY.

We estimate that in 2016 there will be 16,930  employed in NY. This represents an increase of 190 job(s) each year, and a total of 250 job openings each year.

Teachers-preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle, and secondary - Visit this link for additional information on this career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook; a publication produced and maintained by the United States Department of Labor.

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