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Preschool Teacher
Works with children before school age
Organizes activities, play and development for preschool-age children in kindergarten.
What they do
- ▹Plans and runs developmental activities, games and creative work for the group
- ▹Oversees the daily routine, meals, naps and safety of children aged 3-6
- ▹Observes each child's development and reports progress to parents
- ▹Prepares children for school: basic counting, writing and social skills
Skills you need
- ▹Patience and a genuine love of children
- ▹Energy — on your feet all day with an active group
- ▹A creative approach to games and activities
- ▹Attentiveness to a child's state and behavior
- ▹Ability to calmly talk with worried parents
Focus on these subjects at school
Native language and literatureCivics
Where they work
- ▹Public kindergartens
- ▹Private kindergartens and early-development centers
- ▹Nursery groups and early-childhood centers
- ▹Home-based childcare groups
Pros
- + A stable schedule with no night shifts or overtime
- + A visible contribution to child development at the most important age
Challenges
- − Physically and emotionally demanding work with a group of 15-25 children
- − Pay at public kindergartens is modest
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