By: Chakera ParkerDate: October 4, 2012

Skills and Responsibilities of Early Childhood Teachers

Teachers Role

• As an early childhood teacher, you will be challenged to find new experiences to share with children.

• Allow children to choose their learning and play style while making safety your number one concern.

• Teachers must take time to listen to children

Teachers Roles

•Learn when to let children work alone and when to step in•Activities should promote development of the following five basic process skills:•Observing objects using the five senses •Drawing conclusions from observations based on one or more observable properties •Comparing sets of objects by measuring and counting •Communicating by describing objects, relationships, and occurrences

• Nurturing a child encompasses all aspects of development: social, emotional, cognitive, and physical. 

• Always create a environment that fosters creativity and learning

• Plan activities that maximize learning, such as having a letter of the week, where all activities uses the same letter.

Teachers Responsibilities

•Know how children grow and develop•Plan a developmental appropriate curriculum•Prepare the environment•Communicate Effectively •Demonstrate teamwork•Manage time wisely•Participate in professional organizations•Follow ethical standards •Continue to learn

Characteristics of a

Successful TeacherFondness for children:•Show love for each child•Feeling loved, safe, and emotionally secure helps children develop intellectually and emotionally•You need to be kind, firm, and understanding with each childPatience:•Allow children time to explore, solve problems and create•Give children the opportunity to repeat taskCompassion:•Requires self-knowledge and self-acceptance •Involves accepting any emotion from others such as grief, joy, fear, love, or even hateConfidence:•Teachers who are relaxed and natural tend to be more successful with childrenSense of Humor:•Having a sense of humor can make your work more enjoyable•When children see a teacher with a positive, cheerful attitude, they are more likely to be positive and cheerful

Sources:

•http://www.mydreamcourse.co.za/blog/2011/07/21/roles-and-responsibilities-of-early-childhood-teachers/•http://www.ehow.com/facts_4969753_what-duties-early-childhood-teacher.html

“Working with Young Children” text book•Characteristics of a Successful Teacher (pg. 23)•The Teachers Responsibilities (pg.19)•Roles of a Teacher (pg. 357)