How do they match: Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

  • Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.

  • Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
  • Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
  • Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
  • Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.
  • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
  • Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
  • Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.

  • Advise students on academic or career matters.
  • Assist students with special educational needs.
  • Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
  • Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
  • Display student work.
  • Encourage students.
  • Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
  • Evaluate student work.
  • Maintain student records.
  • Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
  • Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
  • Monitor student performance.
  • Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
  • Read to students.
  • Supervise student research or internship work.
  • Supervise school or student activities.