O*NET Career Intelligence

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

SOC 25-2012.00

Teach elemental natural and social science, personal hygiene, music, art, and literature to kindergarten students. Promote physical, mental, and social development. May be required to hold State certification.

Zone 4 Educational Instruction and Library

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Social Perceptiveness

4.1

Instructing

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Learning Strategies

4.0

Monitoring

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Coordination

3.9

Knowledge Areas 8

Education and Training

4.7

English Language

4.6

Psychology

4.0

Mathematics

3.9

Customer and Personal Service

3.5

Sociology and Anthropology

3.3

Public Safety and Security

3.3

Clerical

3.3

Key Tasks

1Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.

2Prepare children for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

3Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.

4Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.

5Demonstrate activities to children.

Also Known As

Art Teacher Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher Classroom Teacher Early Childhood Teacher Educator Instructor Kinder Teacher Kindergarten Classroom Teacher Kindergarten Teacher Lead Teacher