What type of schooling do preschool teachers need?

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What type of schooling do preschool teachers need?

Answer 1

It depends.  I am currently a sub in a child care center that is concerned to be one of the best.  I only have my diploma but am in school for Early Childhood Education.  I have no degree now, which is why I am a sub.  I will be completing my Associates Degree within the next year.  At that time I will be considered a teacher.  Now I work with children from 18 months to 5 years.  Most places will take at least a diploma, but want a degree.   Where I work they actually want us all to go back to school, including the director to get a higher degree.  Like I said it depends.

Answer 2

It all depends on the preschool facility. If it is a government funded preschool like head start or more at 4, you definately need a four year degree and teacher licensure to teach or a 2 year degree to be a TA. If it is a private funded preschool (depending on the state), you can usually teach with out a four year degree (and sometimes w/o a 2 year degree for that matter) but you usually have to complete some ECE credits though. I would definately recommend on a Bachelor's degree in ECE though. It will best prepare you to be an effective preschool teacher. I have 6 more classes until I complete my BS in ECE. Good luck!!

Answer 3

In some states you just have to have graduated high school, but eventually you will have to have a degree.  To teach in the public school system you need to have a degree in a early childhood related field

Answer 4

Here are the type of classes you would need to work as a Pre-school teacher. What college you go to the class names would be different.

Developmental Psychology

Infant and toddler caregiver:Relations

infant and toddler caregiver:Socialization and Emotional Development

Introduction to child development

Early childhood education

Cummunication in child development

The Preschool child

Health and safety with children

CPR  ( a must)

Home-child-Community Relations

Child abuse education

6 units would be a Teachers Aid

12 units would be a Qualified Teacher.

I hope this will help.

I have a Degree in Social And Behavorial Science and it is in 4 areas. Marriage and family (children),Social Worker Aid,Counseling,Teaching. Was a Director Up North and now a Preschool Teacher in Southern CA.

If you go into Social and Behavorial Science it would be in more areas and it would give you a better chance of getting a good job.  Good Luck.

Answer 5

It really depends on the place.  Some places only require 6 units of Early Child Education to be an assistant

Answer 6

It all depends on the state that you live in. CA requires teachers to have 12 units of ece (early childhood education). For other states I would check their department of education website.

Answer 7

It depends on the type of preschool.  If it is a public school based program, they are required to have a BSE in Early Childhood Education.  If it is a daycare type preschool.....I don't think this is a requirement.....

Answer 8

I would say at least a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Development. You might be able to be an aide without a college education. I would check with the State Board of Education for the state you reside in or would like to teach in. Good Luck!

Answer 9

A teaching degree or Have any Bachelor's degree and go through and Alternative Certification Program...