What qualifications do I need to become a preschool teacher?

Question

What qualifications do I need to become a preschool teacher?

Answer 1

Depends where in the world you are:

-In England:

To be the PReschool LEad Practitioner (head of the preschool) you need minimum of a Level 3-usually level 4. Some settings may ask you to have a managers NVQ but not all.

To be assisant you usually need either level 2 or 3 depending on the role and responsilbities you want!

Also you will need to have or be willing to do:

First Aid

Safe Guarding Children

Health and Hygiene

Curriculum training.

In the future I know they want every setting to have an Eaqrly Years Professional (Degree based) this will probably be the leader.

If you want to be 'teacher' you'll need a PGCE or uni degree!

Answer 2

Like the other answer...it depends on where you live.  In the U.S.- Michigan...you need a CDA or equivalent for most preschools (Child Development Associates). If you wish to be employed by federal or state funded programs, like Head Start or Just 4s, you need to have a bachelors degree with an early childhood endorsement (ZA).

Answer 3

This all depends on both where you live and the guidelines of the actual school or facility.

Some early childhood places only require an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood education. You will continue to take on the job training and workshops.

Some schools require a 4-year degree of any kind but early childhood ed, sociology, or psychology are preferred.

Public schools require teaching certification through your state while some charter schools and private schools may not require state certification (but it certainly helps) but they may require other additional training.

I would make a list of where you are interested in teaching and contact them personally to see what their requirements are and what you need to do to apply.

Good luck!