Is being a special education preschool teacher a good fit for you?
Teaches young children with learning, emotional or physical disabilities. Builds their early social, academic and life skills.
What the work involves
- Comforts and encourages children without words, such as with gestures and smiles.
- Plans and uses ways to meet the needs of students with many kinds of disability.
- Keeps accurate, complete student records as the school and the law require.
- Teaches positive behaviour using methods like rewards and encouragement.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping and creative. 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 special education preschool teacher is one of yours.
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