Preschool teacher years old

Responsibilities

• Ensure the classroom is welcoming, inclusive, and emotionally supportive.
• Promote safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• Build trusting relationships with each child.
• Supporting Social & Emotional Development
• Teach children how to share, cooperate, and take turns.
• Help them identify and manage emotions.
• Model positive behavior and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Encourage self‑confidence and independence.
• Planning & Implementing Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum
• Develop lesson plans that align with early childhood learning standards.
• Provide hands‑on, play‑based learning experiences.
• Create opportunities for exploration in areas such as literacy, math, science, art, and music.
• Promoting Language & Early Literacy
• Read stories, introduce new vocabulary, and encourage conversations.
• Support early writing and comprehension skills through fun activities.
• Foster listening and communication skills.
• Encouraging Cognitive Development
• Introduce basic math concepts (counting, shapes, patterns).
• Encourage curiosity, problem‑solving, and critical thinking.
• Provide science activities that involve observation and exploration.
• Supporting Physical Development
• Offer activities that build fine motor skills (cutting, drawing, puzzles).
• Teach healthy habits like handwashing and self‑care.
• Observing & Assessing Children’s Development
• Monitor each child’s progress through observation and documentation.
• Identify strengths, needs, or potential developmental concerns.
• Adapt instruction to meet individual needs.
• Collaborating with Families
• Communicate regularly with parents or caregivers about progress and concerns.
• Share strategies to support learning at home.
• Build strong partnerships to support the child’s overall development.
• Providing Structure & Routine
• Maintain predictable daily schedules.
• Teach children to follow directions and classroom rules.
• Help them transition smoothly between activities.
• Modeling Respect, Kindness, and Curiosity
• Demonstrate empathy, patience, and respect.
• Inspire a love of learning through enthusiasm and creativity.

• High school diploma or early childhood education qualification (varies by region).
• Experience working with young children.
• Knowledge of child development and age‑appropriate practices.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment.
• Patience, empathy, and positive behavior‑management skills.
• First aid/CPR certification (often required).