How do they match: Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

  • Child Development Teacher
  • Childhood Development Teacher

  • Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential.
  • Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.
  • Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
  • Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
  • Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.

  • Develop instructional objectives.
  • Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
  • Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
  • Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
  • Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.