Teaching Kindergarten?

Teaching kindergarten is teaching and play.

Do you love teaching eager, curious young minds? Are you creative, energetic and resourceful? If so, you might want to consider becoming a kindergarten teacher. Teachers who instruct kindergarteners have a unique opportunity to provide an educational foundation for young children; they are often the first to introduce a child to the basics of mathematics, language and science.

Kindergarten days are early moments of learning for young children. Through both hands-on teaching and play, kindergarten teachers provide the necessary tools to help students achieve and excel throughout their education;and beyond. The rewards of seeing young children getting excited about learning and discovering new things can be great, though the job itself can be challenging. From information on educational requirements to finding that perfect job, this page will show you how to become a kindergarten teacher.

Teaching kindergarten is somewhat different than teaching older students. Kindergarten teachers often rely on interactive activities, using rhyming games, art projects and role playing to help younger children learn the basics of letters and numbers recognition.


Being a kindergarten teacher can be an extremely rewarding experience and an extremely demanding job! Kindergarten is a time for children to begin the transition from preschool to primary grades, and a great kindergarten teacher can help eager minds learn to love learning. Good luck!



Being a kindergarten teacher is not for everybody. The job takes dedication, patience and the willingness to manage your young charges. To get a feel for whether kindergarten teaching is right for you, consider volunteering opportunities at local schools or in other educational settings.

1. Try to volunteer at a local community outreach or after-school program. Many programs can use the extra help. Volunteering can be an excellent way to gain practical teaching experience.
2. Become a tutor. Are you particularly knowledgeable in sciences or languages? Tutoring can be a great way to hone your teaching skills on a one-on-one basis.
3. Consider becoming a mentor. Mentoring is beneficial to many students, and is great experience. Check with local community organizations to assess their needs for potential mentors.
4. Become a teacher's aide. Contact local school administrators to find out about possible opportunities. Volunteering as a teacher's aide could help you become comfortable in the classroom.