1. Teacher By Alice Hsu, Lisa Li, Lily Li, Ally Yang, Judy Liu, Chrissy Lei VESL Spring 2014

2. Happy? Funny? Handsome!

3. Kindergarten Teacher

4. Education Bachelor’s degree in elementary education Some states require master degree.

5. Classes Needed Teaching Methods Curriculum Planning Class Management Children's Literature Language Development Music, Art Math Science Educational Technology Child Psychology

6. 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

7. Job Duties Developing Curriculum Maintaining Safety and Health Correcting Assignments Communicating With Parents

8. Licenses/Certification State licenses It is required to work in all public schools, but not necessary for private schools. Ex: Early Childhood Education program

9. 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

10. Job Outlook

11. Other Information Advantage Easy to teach Fun to teach Cute kids Relatively short workday Disadvantage Hyper kids High maintenance