O*NET-SOC 25-2012.00

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

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Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.Core6499
Prepare children for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.Core6507
Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.Core6501
Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.Core6498
Demonstrate activities to children.Core6503
Read books to entire classes or to small groups.Core6502
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.Core6513
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.Core6500
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.Core6504
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.Core6509
Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.Core6515
Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.Core6517
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.Core6508
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.Core6505
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.Core6506
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.Core6511
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.Core6510
Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Supplemental6534
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.Core6527
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.Core6521
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.Core6514
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.Core6512
Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.Core6516
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of kindergarten programs.Core6519
Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.Core6518
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate children's progress.Core6520
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.Core6523
Organize and label materials and display children's work in a manner appropriate for their sizes and perceptual skills.Core6522
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.Core6526
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.Core6528
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.Core6524
Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.Core6529
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine children's developmental levels and needs.Core6525
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.Core6530
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.Core6532
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.Core6533
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.Core6531

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 9 examples in 8 categories, 5 Hot Technology

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Desktop communications software

Bloomz

Computer based training software

Children's educational software
Padlet

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Electronic mail software

Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Multi-media educational software

Seesaw

Detailed Work Activities

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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor student performance.
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WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Supervise school or student activities.
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Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
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Prepare tests.
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Evaluate student work.
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Evaluate performance of educational staff.
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Thinking Creatively

Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
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Develop instructional objectives.
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Plan experiential learning activities.
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Plan educational activities.
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Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
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Handling and Moving Objects

Set up classroom materials or equipment.
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Arrange childcare or educational settings to ensure physical safety of children.
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Display student work.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Maintain student records.
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Document lesson plans.
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Create technology-based learning materials.
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Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
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Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
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Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
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Assisting and Caring for Others

Assist students with special educational needs.
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Provide for basic needs of children.
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Manage outreach activities.
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Developing and Building Teams

Encourage students.
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Training and Teaching Others

Teach life skills.
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Read to students.
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Apply multiple teaching methods.
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Teach others to use technology or equipment.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise student research or internship work.
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Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise students on academic or career matters.
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Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
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Distribute instructional or library materials.
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Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

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No NICE work role maps to this job.