Typical duties

Plan and deliver daily learning activities and routines.

Use play, songs, stories, games, and hands-on activities to teach basic skills.

Observe children’s progress and behavior, then adjust activities to suit their needs.

Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and language development.

Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom.

Communicate with parents or guardians about children’s progress and concerns.

Work with other teachers, school leaders, and sometimes specialists to support each child’s learning .

Key qualities

A good early childhood teacher should be patient, caring, creative, and able to communicate well with children and adults. Strong observation skills, organization, and the ability to manage a classroom gently but effectively are also important.