2006-06-18 15:08:05 · 18 answers · asked by Ajay S 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
# love the children
# dont beat the children
# always keep a smile on the face
# play with kids
# creative
# patience
# safety rules
# teach them with playing
and most importantly = DONT GIVE THEM TOO MUCH HOMEWORK!!!!
2006-06-18 18:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by Gary 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a Nursery Teacher for 8 years. Not only should the person be loving, caring and love to be around small children for long periods of time. They should also have training in Early Childhood Development.
This teaches them how to handle all situations, from dealing with parents to planning an age appropriate curriculum. Which would include for a day: Story-time, Art time (children of all ages can do art.. even if it requires help from the teacher) Language/ Cognitive Development, Free Play, Outside Play, Sensory, Small and Large Motor skills, etc.. It isn't just watch the kids play for the day. It takes a person who wants and likes the interaction with the kids. At times it can be very stressful but it is totally worth it, when you see those little ones grow and learn!!
2006-06-18 23:54:43 · answer #2 · answered by overton_50138 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, as an ECE, (early childhood educator) in order to get my dipolma, I had to study child development, play, nutrition, health and safety, abuse rules, do three placements and take a host of other courses as well. There are also the personal traits like patience, likes her/his job, likes kids etc. But I also believe that knowledge is an extremely useful trait as a nursery teacher, it gives one credibility with parents/other staff, and may come in handy with some tough children/families(and believe me, they are out there!)
Karen
2006-06-18 22:36:27 · answer #3 · answered by karenanne86 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost you have to love working with children. You would also have to have the skills and training. Organization and preparedness are very important. Of course kindness, patience, showing the parents that you can be truted with their kids, all are musts. Definitely have to be creative. This has to do with organization and preparedness: you'd have to be well stocked with the proper supplies. Happy environment, starting from greeting each child and parent/gaurdian that comes in to each and every activity that you do throughout the day to the time the kids leave. Finally, you would definitely need the energy to keep up each and every day. Oh, I almost forgot. Great communication with the parents/gaurdians, the staff, the suppliers, and anyone else involved are also needed.
2006-06-30 15:43:15 · answer #4 · answered by slobberknocker_usa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good nursery teacher has to love kids, have the patience of a saint, a good sense of humor, and they can't be afraid to get their hands dirty or act silly. They must also be approachable, if you don't feel comfortable talking to them your child won't get the most out of the program.
2006-06-28 20:34:10 · answer #5 · answered by NJMom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a former preschool teacher.
I have a Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. [education credentials/formal education in child development are important].
I believe one of my greatest assets was the ability to see the world through the children's eyes. This helped me problem solve ways to best help my children to be successful.
I respected and loved the children in my classes.
If you can find an educated teacher who loves what she does, you are on the right track.
2006-06-19 05:01:24 · answer #6 · answered by sjr1groups 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Patience! I used to work with two years olds, now I am with three and a half going on four...you need lots and lots of patience.
Caring, of course.
Good communication skills! You need to be able to talk to the parents.
Playfulness, you want someone who isn't afraid to dance or sing or get down on the carpet and act like a cow, or dog, or dinosaur.
2006-06-20 01:48:16 · answer #7 · answered by tortasinqueso 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has a schedule for the children to follow etc - playtime where they play with toys, storytime - when they are read to. Singalong time - where they are taught simple songs with movements - art time - when they can colour or paint.
supervised outdoor playtime or are taken for walks.
These are just some examples.
2006-06-18 22:13:13 · answer #8 · answered by older woman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am a daycare teacher with 4 and 5 year olds. you have to love kids, have lots of patience, be able to come up with good crafts and things to do so they dont get bored and just know how to have fun. kids love it when your fun.
2006-06-18 23:45:28 · answer #9 · answered by Exotic Pink 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Likes kids, likes to play with kids, and doesn't mind serving cookies and milk a little earlier than snack time =)
2006-06-18 22:11:50 · answer #10 · answered by Gothica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋