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What is a kinder teacher and how to become one
What general advice would you give to a kinder teacher?
Dr. Diana Jones
Chair, Department of Kinesiology, Anderson University
Avg. Salary $36,288
Avg. Salary $59,228
Growth rate 15%
Growth rate 0.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.85%
Asian 4.92%
Black or African American 8.31%
Hispanic or Latino 20.37%
Unknown 4.37%
White 61.17%
Genderfemale 87.50%
male 12.50%
Age - 39American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 39Stress level is high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is intermediate
7 - challenging
Work life balance is excellent
6.4 - fair
Key steps to become a kinder teacher
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Skills Percentages Classroom Management 32.50% CPR 12.34% Learning Environment 10.90% Age-Appropriate Curriculum 9.87% Classroom Observations 7.87% Complete relevant kinder teacher training and internships
Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New kinder teachers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a kinder teacher based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real kinder teacher resumes.Research kinder teacher duties and responsibilities
- Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
- Create structure and encourage constant learning with centers focuse on science, math, reading, social studies and play.
- Utilize play and interactive activities to develop language and vocabulary, introduce scientific and mathematical concepts and improve social skills.
- Assist in NAEYC accreditation with individualize portfolios.
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Apply for kinder teacher jobs
Now it's time to start searching for a kinder teacher job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:
- Browse job boards for relevant postings
- Consult your professional network
- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
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Average kinder teacher salary
The average kinder teacher salary in the United States is $36,288 per year or $17 per hour. Kinder teacher salaries range between $26,000 and $49,000 per year.
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Kinder teacher reviews
Seeing the kids learn, grow, over come challenges.
It can be emotionally and physically draining, especially if not appreciated.
Gaining the childs trust and watching them geow and learn.
That in a year the children you fall in love with move on to the next grade.
Kids, teaching lessons, co-teachers, hours, weekends off, salary, holidays off, summers off, paid sick and personal days
Administration, observations, being told what to teach and HOW to teach it, expecting us to participate in things we might not want to or have the time for, staff meetings with no substance
Updated January 8, 2025
