Becoming A Pre-K Teacher

The educational requirements to become a childcare worker vary by state. “Some states require workers to have a high school diploma or equivalent, but many states do not have any education requirements for entry-level positions” (Unites States, 2017). Practically anybody can become a childcare worker. However, in order to be eligible for a higher level position such as a lead teacher, a worker must have postsecondary education or an early childhood education credential. Workers can receive postsecondary education and the early childhood education through a community college or a university.

I am a qualified Childcare Practitioner with 12 years’ experience, who would love the opportunity to embark on a career as a Primary Teacher. I am currently employed in a local authority pre-five nursery class within a Primary School. I aspire to become a teacher as I feel it will offer me new challenges and a chance to further develop my love of teaching. I am a dedicated worker and continually strive to provide high standards. I also promote confidence, respect and compassion to ensure all members of the nursery and school are respected.

Before getting a teaching degree, the individual will need to take regular high school classes, such as math, science, English, and psychology, have two years of a foreign language and should consider participating in a teacher’s aide program. Then one must continue onto a four year college to get a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. The placement for an elementary teacher is quite high and it shouldn't be that difficult to find a job. Also, to increase the chances of getting a job and to increase your salary, a person should also get a Master’s Degree. It is not required but it looks better and often helps the employability of a future education.

Preschool teachers have not been given the credit they deserve, with lots of people over looking their importance. Being a preschool teacher is more than just watching a couple of kids for a couple of hours. This field requires a lot preparation and behind the scene work that put into the job, so it really is not as easy as it may seem. Preschool could possibly shape the rest of their academic lives. At this level of school the children learn their basic building blocks for learning that they will use forever. That leaves parents with big expectations for the teacher. And for the teacher, they will have to set goals, have a plan to reach those goals, and for the most part

My student teaching experience in Dutton Christian as a student teacher has equipped me to teach in the kindergarten setting. I love working with young children because they are in their years of greatest curiosity. Also, I have taught kindergarten in the summer. Kindergarten teachers can bring joy and beauty, mystery and delight into the hearts of little people.

     Licensing requirements for preschool teachers vary by state. Some states require a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and others require certification by a nationally recognized authority. The child development associate (CDA) credential which is the most common type of certification. It requires a mix of classroom training and experience working with children. This comes along with an independent of an individual’s competence. The Encyclopedia of careers and vocational guidance 11th edition shares some requirements. “In high school you should take child development, home economics, and other classes that involve you with child care”. It also says “you’ll also need a fundamental understanding of the general subjects you’ll be introducing to preschool students, so take English, science, and math”. Don’t forget art, music, and drama for creative skills.

Qualifications for the teachers in Head Start programs included in the 2007 reauthorization are, that all lead teachers must have at least an associate’s degree in early childhood or any related field. However, by 2013, half of the Head Start teachers must have at least a bachelor’s degree in early childhood development (New America Foundation, 2014).

When I went to NAEYC conference, Nov 18-Nov 21, Orlando, Florida, I attended 4 session. One of them was “America’s Best and Brightest: New Market Research on Attracting and Retaining Early Childhood Professionals.” Because I lack English listening skills, I couldn’t understand whole contents. However, I came to know about ‘understanding the attitudes and beliefs of current educators about the profession’ and ‘identifying factors that will be most helpful in encouraging educators to make the field a long-term profession.’ I thought that these contents would be useful and helpful for our classmates, as well as me, in understanding “current preschool teacher in the United States.”

Preschool teacher's assistants need a driver's license and must possess good communication skills and patience. A background check will be conducted on applicants.Teacher's assistants aid in the preschool classroom in a variety of ways. They need at least a high school diploma, but some positions aimed at low-income families call for an associate's or bachelor's degree, with courses in child development and growth, along with activities for young children. Preschool teacher's assistants usually must have a driver's license and pass a criminal background check.

The article called, “Twelve Characteristics of Effective Early Childhood Teachers” focus mainly on the personal characteristics that an early childhood teacher should conserve. To begin with, there are twelve characteristics that are included in the article, which are:”[…] Passion, Perseverance, Willingness to take risks, Pragmatism, Patience, Flexibility, Respect, creativity, Authenticity, Love of learning, High energy, and Sense of humor” (Colker, 3-5). However, in the article, “Twelve Characteristics of Effective Early Childhood Teachers:” “[…] attempt to identify some of the key characteristics early childhood teachers need to excel in their job” (Colker, 01). Nevertheless, some of the early childhood teachers enter in the field, due

Students arriving to the school ready to learn and succeed is amazing to a teacher. Simply because early childhood education taught by the teacher is important for a student's succeed which is the reason why the teacher teaches in the first place.

I believe that this is true. Especially when it comes to my job. I have worked in the child care field for over twenty years and with all age groups. Although I have worked with a variety of age groups ( from infants to pre-k) I feel that I much more needed in the pre-k area. I believe that I have the ability to teach a child what he or she needs to know by figuring out how they learn best and go from there. Now days children become so frustrated because it is hard for them to learn something, but the truth of the matter is that they are having such a difficult time because no one takes the time to break down what ever the child needs to learn, in a manner in which he or she can understand. With the age group that I have now, I am not really

Froebel designed Kindergarten to children’s needs in “physical activity, the development of sensory awareness and physical dexterity, creative expression, exploration of ideas and concepts, the pleasure of singing, the experience of living among others, and satisfaction of the soul” (“Friedrich Froebel”, 2000). Until his death in 1852, he was devoted to making Kindergarten known. The German immigrants brought the idea of Kindergarten to the United States in the nineteenth century. Margaretta Schurz established the first German Kindergarten in Wisconsin in 1855 and Elizabeth Peabody established the first English Kindergarten and training school in Boston in 1860 (Sadker and Sadker, 2000).

Kindergarten plays an important role in the growth, and development of a child. It is here that children begin the foundation for the rest of there education. Educators are constantly looking for ways to improve the kindergarten program for optimal success, however change never occurs easily. There is always some opposition; as in the case with the change from

Here is the list of early childhood education degree online that you might wish to check out.