How to become a Preschool Teacher?

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How to become a Preschool Teacher?

To be a preschool teacher one needs to earn a Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma in  Pre Primary Teacher course Training from a reputed Teacher Training Institute like Vidhyanidhi Education Society (VES). It is a Government Regd. Institute in the field of training teachers for more than 27 years.

Following are the courses meant for preschool teachers:

• Early Childhood Care & Education
• Nursery Teacher Training Course
• Montessori Teacher Training Course 
• Pre-Primary Teacher Course

Along with the course, you will get the opportunity to do an internship in schools in and around your neighborhood. The course offered by VES is highly accepted across the globe! Trainees who have pursued a Pre Primary Teacher Training Course from VES are working successfully in the preschool education sector as educators.

The core skills essential to be a preschool teacher are flexibility, creativity, patience, loving and caring nature. Preschool teacher also needs to have basic knowledge of computers, educational software, handling various educational toys, games, equipment, etc. She should be highly well-versed in classroom management & instructional skills to teach preschoolers.

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How to become a Certified Teacher Online?

Vidhyanidhi Education Society (VES) offers all teacher training courses through online / distance / regular mode of study. You can complete the entire program from the comfort of your home from any part of the world.

All Online pre primary teacher courses are easy-to-do and job oriented. Online courses offered by VES are at par with the regular / in-class mode of study.

What are the features/benefits of Online Teacher Training Courses in India ?

VES Online courses are extremely helpful for working professionals, collegians as well as Housewives. It suits the needs of all. It has follows remarkable functions :

• Highly student-friendly
• Enrolment and evaluation process is simple 
• Designed keeping in mind the every changing trend in the field of preschool education
• Course material is simple to understand.
• Pre-recorded lectures provided to trainees for each and every module
• Exams are not conducted for the course
• Evaluation of trainee is done on the basis of assignment per module
• Designated course coordinator provided to each student
• Helpful and prompt admin staff
• No where on the certificate it is mentioned that the course was done through Online / distance mode

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Which are types of Teacher Training Programs?

Various types of Teacher Training Programs / courses for preschool are as follows:

• Early Childhood Care & Education program
• Nursery Teacher Training program
• Montessori Teacher Training program
• Pre-Primary Teacher course Training program
• Grammar Teacher Training Workshop
• Phonics Teacher Training Workshop

When do Teacher Training Courses start?

Pre Primary Teacher Training Courses Or any other Teacher Training Courses offered by VES can be commenced from any time of year. There is no specific month or time to enroll for the course.

What qualifications do you need to be a Preschool Teacher?

Qualifications needed to be a preschool teacher are :

• 10+2 Qualification / High school completion is essential for enrolling for a Diploma in Pre Primary Teacher Course.
• Graduation / Bachelor’s degree from any stream is essential for enrolling for a Diploma in Pre primary Teacher Course.

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How long does it take to become a Preschool Teacher?

It takes 1 year to be a preschool teacher if you opt for a diploma in Teacher Training. Whereas, if you pursue a post-graduate diploma it shall take 2 years. 

How to get a  Pre Primary Teacher Course Teaching Certificate Online?

Getting a teaching certificate Online is very simple with VES. It offers all its Preschool Teacher Training Courses via Online mode. These online courses are specially designed for trainees who cannot spare time to attend regular / offline sessions due to job or personal constraints. 

The course study material is highly lucid and self-explanatory. Even pre-recorded lectures for all the modules are provided. Trainees have to go through the course content at their comfort and complete assignments on each module. Once she clears all the assignments, within one month she will get her Course certificate & mark sheets. 

These online courses are self-paced. You can complete the Pre Primary Teacher course before the said duration or within the said duration at your comfort. Fast track course completion facility is also available.

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What are the steps for becoming a Certified Preschool Teacher?

Following are a few simple steps to become a preschool teacher from VES:

Step 1: Complete your basic education

Usually to be a preschool teacher one needs to have completed at least completed your High School Diploma i.e 10+2 qualification. Subjects such as psychology, sociology, English, Maths etc are helpful to become a preschool teacher.

One should also develop proficiency in reading, writing and literacy. This would help plan and formulate good lesson plans for preschoolers. During high school, you may consider working voluntarily in preschool as an assistant teacher. This would give you hands-on skills to handle preschool with skills and patience.

Step 2: Earn a Diploma or Post Graduate Diploma in Teacher Training.

Be certified preschool teacher by enrolling for preschool training courses offered by VES. VES has a huge bouquet of courses meant for aspiring teachers.

Those are : 

• Early Childhood Care & Education
• Nursery Teacher Training Course
• Montessori Teacher Training course 
• Preschool Teacher Training course

Step 3: Gain experience in working with preschoolers / do internship in preschool.

Internship in preschool gives a lot of experience to aspiring teachers about handling children in a live classroom. Most of the schools ask for experience of working with preschoolers or internship. VES offers a letter of recommendation for an internship which is to be shown to a preschool near you and work there as an intern for a month or so. 

This gives trainee experience to work under the main or head teacher. She would provide you with complete guidance on how to conduct a class, maintain classroom discipline, how to effectively engage young children, etc.

Working as an assistant teacher would give you confidence and skills to handle class independently when you become a head preschool teacher. Assistant teachers under the guidance of head teachers work directly with kids and help them to achieve academic, social-emotional, cognitive, etc. goals of preschoolers. They try to resolve any emotional and behavioral issues of children during school hours.

Step 4 : Apply in schools, clear interview & get a job in reputed schools

Once you complete the theoretical and practical modules assignments you shall be awarded a diploma / post-graduate diploma in teachers’ training. Based on your certification, educational qualification and skills know-how you will be easily placed in good schools. Many schools hire a preschool certified teacher in primary sections too. 

Regularly check vacancies in schools in and around. Keep applying to schools you desire to work. Crack the interview confidently. Trainees from VES are placed successfully in all boards such as State / CBSE / ICSE / IB / IGCSE etc.

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What are the skills needed to be a Preschool Teacher?

List of skills needed to be an efficient preschool teacher are as follows:

Communication skills

Good teachers are very good communicators. They should be efficient in communicating and connecting with children and parents. She needs to be good in verbal and written communication. She should have good posture, body language, be fluent in the language, etc. she should be an empathetic listener.

Critical Thinking

Teachers are expected to solve problems under varied circumstances. They are expected to be spontaneous. She is expected to resolve conflicts, bring change in lessons immediately as per the needs of the children, deal with co-workers, parents and management staff. 

A teacher should have good organizational skills. She should be able to process the information and take the prompt and correct decision for which critical thinking is essential. 

A teacher needs critical thinking for lot of things such as :

• For planning long term curriculum goals for children.
• Solving students doubts
• Determining teaching techniques suitable to the needs of children
• Creatively delivering content to children, etc.

Organizational skills

A Pre Primary teacher is expected to be a multi-tasker. She has to juggle between various tasks associated with teaching, administration, attending to parents questions, curriculum planning, etc.

Good organizational skills help her to:

• Meet the deadlines and schedule management.
• Maintaining records of children
• Preparing and conducting assessment of children.
• Planning and scheduling of curriculum
• Arranging the class in an orderly manner, etc.

Creativity

One of the core skills essential to being a preschool teacher is being creative. She has to keep children engaged and enthusiastic throughout her sessions. When she creatively plans and executes lessons she can sustain the interest and attention of children.

A teacher needs to have a good sense of humor, know that every child is unique and not children learn in pace and manner. She has to be artistic in arranging and designing the classroom. She should be willing to try new things, passionate about learning and using new techniques.

Patience

Patience is an important virtue that is a must for any teacher especially a preschool teacher. To deal with difficult situations and children patience is a must. A Pre primary Teacher Course teacher has to revise content or topic often to preschoolers. 

Patience is needed for handling parents, other teaching and non-teaching staff, administrators, etc. She should have team spirit, balanced nature, understanding, mature, respectful, humble, etc. 

Technical knowledge

Teachers should be well versed with computers skills, usage of the internet, social media, educational aids & gadgets. They should be able to do technical things comfortably like taking printouts, using smart boards, MS office, various smart gadgets for teaching, etc.

They should be able to use modern-day classroom management software & systems, data, electronic devices, MS office software like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. they should be good at virtual meetings and class conduction too.

Other skills

A teacher should be good at soft skills. She should be confident, pro in the  subject she teaches, assertive, firm, relevant, to the point, compassionate, loving, mindful, motivating, pleasing, committed, trustworthy, etc.

Endless opportunities are waiting for you in the Teaching Sector. Join VES, the one of the most reputed Teacher Training Institute today ! VES will handhold in your Journey of becoming a Certified Pre School Teacher. Call or Whatsapp at +919869546913 / +9198698 66277 for more details.

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