Kindergarten Teachers

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Teach reading, math, personal hygiene, music, art, and other subjects to kindergarten students.

Kindergarten Teachers work to promote physical, mental, and social development in kindergarten students. They teach a wide variety of classroom subjects, including art, music, or physical education. They must be licensed in the state of Minnesota.

Wages	$64,176 per year on average
Demand	High Demand
Outlook	The outlook is Very Good
Education & Training	Bachelor's degree is typically required.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Early Childhood Education and Teaching Elementary Education and Teaching Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
On the Job	Work Activities Develop instructional objectives. Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs. Establish rules or policies governing student behavior. Plan educational activities. Plan experiential learning activities. Apply multiple teaching methods. Read to students. Teach life skills. Teach others to use technology or equipment. Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
Career Pathways	Teaching and Training
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