Professional education knowledge and teaching skills
Kindergarten Teachers must be able to apply the education and human development theory in teaching kindergarten students for nurture of whole person development.
Kindergarten Teachers
Descriptions & Duties
- Kindergarten Teachers promote the social, physical and intellectual development of kindergarten students through education and play activities. They must also prepare teaching materials and teach children to establish proper eating, dressing and toileting habits.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:2 (Max:5)
Skill is occasionally required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Trade Specific Competencies
General Requirements
Academic qualification
- are required to possess a Qualified Kindergarten Teacher [QKT] qualification or equivalent
Professional qualification
- usually have an Early Childhood Education Certificate qualification
Other specific requirements
- Holder of a higher diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education) or a bachelor's degree of Education (Early Childhood Education) or postgraduate diploma in Education (Early Childhood Education) is preferable; Teaching experience in early elementary school or kindergarten is preferable.
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $10,000-$30,000
Monthly Salary $20,000-$40,000
Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000
Related Education & Training
Higher Diploma
Professional Diploma/ Certificate
- Professional Certificate in Children's Art Education
- Professional Certificate in Inclusive Kindergarten Classroom Teaching
- Professional Certificate in Playgroup Supervision
- Professional Certificate in School-based Curriculum Development (Kindergarten)
- Professional Certificate in Teaching non-Chinese Speaking Children
- Professional Certificate in Parent Education
Work Environment
- Kindergarten Teachers generally work during school hours. They may meet with parents, students, and other teachers before and after school. They often spend time in the evenings and at weekends grading papers and preparing lessons.
Tools
- Laminators
