Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.
17 alternate job titles:
Art Teacher
Bilingual Education Teacher
Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher
Classroom Teacher
Early Childhood Teacher
Educator
Instructor
Kinder Teacher
Kindergarten Classroom Teacher
Long Term Substitute Kindergarten Teacher
Montessori Teacher
Physical Education Teacher (PE Teacher)
Physical Fitness Teacher
Private Kindergarten Teacher
Teacher
Title One Kindergarten Teacher
Transitional Kindergarten Teacher
Salary Information
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education: $61,430 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Teach life skills. | General |
| Establish rules or policies governing student behavior. | General |
| Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs. | General |
| Read to students. | General |
| Apply multiple teaching methods. | General |
| Set up classroom materials or equipment. | General |
| Plan educational activities. | General |
| Encourage students. | General |
| Advise students on academic or career matters. | General |
| Teach others to use technology or equipment. | General |
| Provide for basic needs of children. | General |
| Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance. | General |
| Arrange childcare or educational settings to ensure physical safety of children. | General |
| Prepare tests. | General |
| Display student work. | General |
| Document lesson plans. | General |
| Plan experiential learning activities. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Distribute instructional or library materials. | General |
| Order instructional or library materials or equipment. | General |
| Assist students with special educational needs. | General |
| Monitor student performance. | Maintenance |
| Maintain student records. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Monitor student behavior, social development, or health. | Development |
| Develop instructional objectives. | Development |
| Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs. | Development |
| Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs. | Development |
| Create technology-based learning materials. | Development |
| Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. | Development |
| Evaluate student work. | Analysis |
| Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Analysis |
| Evaluate performance of educational staff. | Analysis |
| Discuss problems or issues with supervisors. | Communication |
| Discuss student progress with parents or guardians. | Communication |
| Supervise student research or internship work. | Management |
| Manage outreach activities. | Management |
| Supervise school or student activities. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Bloomz | Desktop communications software |
| Children's educational software | Computer based training software |
| Padlet | Computer based training software |
| Seesaw | Multi-media educational software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| National Board Certification - Early Childhood - Generalist | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early Childhood through Young Adulthood - Library Media | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early and Middle Childhood - Literacy: Reading - Language Arts | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early and Middle Childhood - Music | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early and Middle Childhood - Physical Education | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early and Middle Childhood Certificate - Art | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early and Middle Childhood Certificate - English as a New Language | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| Teacher Certification Program | Teach Away | Not Available |
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