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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

SOC 25-2011.00

Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.

Zone 3 Educational Instruction and Library

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Speaking

4.2

Learning Strategies

4.1

Instructing

4.0

Active Listening

3.9

Social Perceptiveness

3.9

Coordination

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.2

Education and Training

4.0

English Language

3.9

Psychology

3.7

Public Safety and Security

3.3

Administration and Management

3.0

Sociology and Anthropology

2.9

Philosophy and Theology

2.9

Key Tasks

1Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.

2Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.

3Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.

4Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

5Read books to entire classes or to small groups.

Also Known As

2 Year Olds Preschool Teacher Assistant Teacher Associate Teacher Bilingual Instructor Bilingual Teacher Child Care Provider Child Care Teacher Child Caregiver Child Development Associate Teacher (CDA Teacher) Child Development Teacher