A Day in the Life of a By: Yuritzi Cruz Kindergarten Teacher

How to become a kindergarten teacher Step 1: Learn How to Work with Young Children Step 2: Earn a Bachelor's Degree Step 3: Complete Student Teaching Requirements Step 4: Get a Teaching Certificate

Job Training Needed All states require teachers in public schools to be licensed (A license is frequently referred to as a certification) Teacher preparation program General teaching certification test Take classes in education and child psychology

Meridian Pay In it was $51,380 per year. Entry Level Required Bachelor’s Degree Job Outlook: Employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is expected to grow by 17 percent from 2010 to Growth Rate:

Work Environment Seeing students develop new skills and learn information teaching may be stressful

Continuing Work Environment Some schools have large classes and lack important teaching tools, such as computers and up-to-date textbooks Most teachers are held accountable for their students’ performances on standardized tests, which can be frustrating

Duties Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms. Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.

More Duties Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.

… More Duties Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and policies and procedures to maintain order among students. Read books to entire classes or to small groups

Work Schedule 8:00 - 8:30 Bell work and calendar time 8:30 - 8:45 Music and Movement 8:45 - 9:15 Building Blocks (name of the day) 9: :20 Reading 10: :00 Lunch 11: :30 Math 11: :20 Centers 12: :40 Recess 12:55 - 1:45 Special class (music, art, pe, computers, etc) 2:00 - 2:30 Science/Social Studies/Theme time 2:30 Dismiss