What are the most important qualities that make a great preschool
teacher? Parents ask this question whenever they are thinking of placing their
child in a preschool. Educators, looking to staff their preschools, also ask
themselves the same question. Let’s explore some of the qualities you will find
in the teachers at our Fremont
preschool.
Education
Preschool teachers should have a well-rounded education. While
many preschools do not require a degree, most Montessori preschools require a
Bachelor's degree or early childhood Associate degree, followed by training
specific to Montessori methods if applicable.
Passion
For a person to be an effective preschool teacher, they must have
a passion for teaching, but for learning as well. Often teachers learn as much
from their students as the students learn from their teachers. A passion for
learning is contagious. Children will pick up on the teacher's enthusiasm for
teaching and learning and will get more from their preschool experience.
Creativity
Creativity is an essential quality for a preschool teacher. To
encourage children's inherent creative nature, it is imperative that teachers
appreciate and nurture it. Teachers also must be creative in the way they
relate to children. In schools where resources are limited, it takes a creative
teacher to use those resources wisely.
Energetic and Enthusiastic
An important quality of a preschool teacher is to be energetic.
Children of every age are high energy and enthusiastic about life. They are
also very perceptive and will be able to tell immediately if their teacher is enthusiastic
about the subjects they are teaching.
Love of Children and a Good Sense of Humor
Foremost, a good preschool teacher must have a sincere and
unconditional love for children. Again, children are incredibly perceptive and
they know at once if a person is or is not happy being around them. A good
preschool teacher also must have a good sense of humor. A sense of humor can
turn a difficult situation into a manageable one. It also makes the day more
pleasant for the children and the teacher.
A good preschool teacher loves being with children. More than
likely he or she has had experience with children prior to becoming a preschool
teacher. He or she chooses this field for their love of children, teaching and
learning. To schedule a tour of of the Montessori Childrens Center,
contact our school
in Fremont today.
