Teacher By Alice Hsu, Lisa Li, Lily Li, Ally Yang, Judy Liu, Chrissy Lei VESL Spring 2014
Happy? Funny? Handsome!
Kindergarten Teacher
Education Bachelor’s degree in elementary education Some states require master degree.
Classes Needed Teaching Methods Curriculum Planning Class Management Children's Literature Language Development Music, Art Math Science Educational Technology Child Psychology
salary StatesAve HourlyAve Anually Arizona n/a $41,490 California n/a $61,150 Colorado n/a $47,850 Florida n/a $49,580 Georgia n/a $51,110 Idaho n/a $38,970 Indiana n/a $48,140 Kentucky n/a $50,660 Massachusetts n/a $57,630
Job Duties Developing Curriculum Maintaining Safety and Health Correcting Assignments Communicating With Parents
Licenses/Certification State licenses It is required to work in all public schools, but not necessary for private schools. Ex: Early Childhood Education program
Personal Skills A love for working with small children A love for your work, not the money Classroom management Interest in childhood development and psychology Energy
Job Outlook
Other Information Advantage Easy to teach Fun to teach Cute kids Relatively short workday Disadvantage Hyper kids High maintenance