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Using games, music, artwork, films, books, computers and other tools to teach basic educational and social skills

Using play-based learning and hands-on teaching methods

Teaching letter recognition, phonics, numbers and awareness of nature and science

Maintaining grades for the students and discussing progress with parents

Integrating competencies, goals and objectives into lesson plans

Monitoring children’s interactions and nurturing cooperation and sharing

Working closely with administration, staff and other Teachers

Encouraging creativity by organizing art and craft projects

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1. Earn a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a closely related subject.

2. Complete a student teaching internship in a kindergarten classroom as part of a state-approved teacher preparaton program.

3. Take your state’s required tests for prospective kindergarten teachers.

4. Apply for a teaching license.

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The average salary is $59,287

Typically it falls between $49,124 and $71,270

How much you make depends on education, certifications, additional skills, and the number of years you've spent in your profession

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Increase by 4% between 2021 and 2031

About 120,300 job openings each year

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1. teachers don't get the summer off like students do
2. male teachers only make up 20% of the total teacher population
3. the most common reason teachers switch careers is because of the low salary