Is being a kindergarten teacher a good fit for you?
Teaches kindergarten children their first reading, number and social skills through play and simple lessons.
What the work involves
- Sets and enforces rules for behaviour and keeps order among students.
- Gets children ready for later years by encouraging them to explore and keep trying at hard tasks.
- Teaches students one-on-one and in groups, changing methods to suit different needs and interests.
- Teaches basic skills like colours, shapes, numbers, letters, hygiene and getting along with others.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping, creative and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a kindergarten teacher is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.