Questions for preschool teachers olny?????!!!!!!!!!!?

Question

i want to become a preschool teacher and i want to know how much school you need and do you gernally like your job what are some pros and cons of your job did you take advantage of classes in high school b/c i'm in high school and i was wondering what kind of classes you took and things like that please and thank you for your time

Answer 1

At mine just a high school diploma is required.  Some schools you have to be over the age of 19.  Pros:  rewarding experience, most places are closed on nights/weekends/holidays...

Cons:  Some parents are hard to get a long with, pay isn't that good, and you need lots of patience.  You will want to take so CPR classes.  Good Luck....

Answer 2

To be certified by the state in which you live, you will need to attend a 4 year institute just as an elementary school/high school teacher would.

Answer 3

absolutely nothing your just gonna be a babysitter, get your child daycare degree

Answer 4

It depends on what state you live in.  Some states require very little but other states require college coursework.  If you work in a public school preschool you will need a Bachelor's degree.  Any high quality preschool will require  you to have some education in the field of early education.  Once you are hired, you can usually further your education with the help of your employer.

The class you should definitely take is child development because it is important to know the stages and abilities of the children you will be working with.

I only suggest you take this career path if you absolutely love working with young children.  It is hard work for little money but there are many non-monetary rewards.

Answer 5

It depends on where you are located, but in many states you don't even need a high school degree to teach preschool.  Sad, really.  I would suggest taking advantage of any early childhood classes you have access to in highschool!  I did a certification program in high school & it was a great resource.  Also, any internships or practicum experience you can get is great.  As far as liking my job I have to like it or I wouldn't do it, since the pay is crummy.   The benefits are a lot of flexibility, you can work for a public or a private school or work out of your home, even if you have your own kids.  The downfall is that it can be a high-stress job, especially if you do it full time!

Answer 6

For most pre-schools, you don't have to have anything more than a high school diploma (and some don't even require that much).  

It always helps if you have taken some child care classes in high school.  If your school has a childcare class or a program where you can work at a day care center, then do it.  Child psychology classes would be helpful, too.  If you can get your First Aid and CPR training, that will also look good to a potential employer.  You could get your food handler's permit, too.

I taught pre-K for 2 years after I graduated from college and loved it!  With pre-K, I have more of a curriculum because it was my job to prepare the students for kindergarten.  I did lessons on basic math, writing, basic spelling, and phonics.  I also had lessons that exposed the kids to different countries and cultures.  We also had cooking lessons, music and gym.

If you go to church, volunteer to help in the children's church program where you can get some experience with children.  You can also go to the local hospital and volunteer to read stories and such in the children's ward.

The more experience you can get working with kids before you graduate from high school, the better.

Working with young children is very rewarding because you can see them learn and grow.  You can also be creative in pre-school with your curriculum and activities.  Sometimes it can be difficult because the kids may act up, but it is well worth it.  And remember, don't yell at the kids, be respectful of them and give them the opportunity to get the wiggles out before going on a field trip where they will have to be quiet and sit still.

Answer 7

Most need no college classes unles syou are going to be a director of a preschool. I love my job it can be very challenging and sometimes the kids can be a little tough to understand and they are really just starting to learn how to share and play with others and learning to be away from there moms so YOu can see some of the problems you may run into but It is so rewarding especially if you love Kids. A big Con is that it does not really pay that well. BUt it is so great