Kindergarten Teacher Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Kindergarten Teacher:

  • BSc./MA degree in education or similar relevant field
  • Additional teaching and/or educational licence/certificate is a big advantage
  • x years of experience as Kindergarten Teacher of similar role
  • Attention to detail
  • Great amonut of patience and flexibility
  • Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Very good knowledge of child development 
  • Must enjoy working with children
  • Creative and artistic teaching abilities

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Kindergarten Teacher skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Kindergarten Teacher roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.