How to Become a Preschool Teacher

How to Become a PRESCHOOL TEACHER 1. Do Your Research Evaluate the state and type of school you want to teach at. Gather requirements as to how many credits you need, what courses to take and what license is required. 2. Earn A Degree Pursue a degree that fulfills the requirements of your desired career. Generally, a Bachelor's degree is the minimum, although in some instances an Associate's degree is OK. Courses include early childhood education, childhood development, first aid CPR... 3. Get Experience Gain hands-on experience by working as a teacher's aid or as a qualified teacher. This kind of experience is typically an educational requirement within your degree program. 4. Get A Teaching License Apply for a teaching certification or license. ABC This step generally requires an exam, on-the-job classroom observation and/or background check. DID YOU KNOW? The rise in the number of 4-year old Americans who attended preschool from 2001 to 2011. 14% 4.1 The number of 4-year olds in the United States (2013). MILLION Resources: http://www.bis.gow/ooh/Education-Training-and-Library/Preschool-teachers.htm http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-03-31/america-s-4-year-olds-need-more-high-quality-preschools.html http://woman.thenest.com/become-certified-preschool-teacher-8553 html THIS INFOGRAPHIC HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TEACHINGDEGREELINK.COM TEACHING degreelink