KINDERGARTEN TEACHER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS

Published: Jan 06, 2026 - The Kindergarten Teacher has experience in early childhood education and demonstrates strong knowledge of curriculum, instructional methods, and core academic subjects. This role requires the ability to manage student behavior, apply social-emotional learning strategies, and effectively adapt to diverse situations within a school environment. The teacher also possesses strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, and may work toward certification through IDEA’s training program if not already certified.

Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Kindergarten Teacher Resume
  • Lesson Planning
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Individualized Instruction
  • Small Group Teaching
  • Student Progress Tracking
  • Assessment Instruction
  • Education Technology
  • Curriculum Planning
  • IEP Implementation
  • Teaching Aid Creation
  • Behavior Management
  • Student Engagement
  • Parent Communication
  • Classroom Organization
  • Relationship Building
  • Child Safety Care
  • Creative Facilitation
  • Team Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Inclusive Care

Summary of Kindergarten Teacher Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume

1. BA in Education Studies with 4 years of Experience

  • Experience as a KG Teacher.
  • Experience with an American Curriculum.
  • Previous experience working with students whose English is not their first language.
  • Must have a passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child.
  • Must have a high level of professionalism and consideration for the well-being of children.
  • Must have recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities.
  • Must respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.
  • Must have a positive and solution-focused attitude to working life.

2. BA in Early Childhood Education with 3 years of Experience

  • Ability to be a team player, able to establish effective working relationships with staff, students and parents.
  • Must have skills in working with a range of students of different backgrounds.
  • Must have skills in inquiry-based learning.
  • Must love teaching children.
  • Good understanding of contemporary teaching and learning theories and practice in language acquisition.
  • Good understanding of collaborative planning.
  • Good understanding of differentiation.
  • Able to speak to native English speakers.
  • Must have a teaching certificate or TESOL/TEFL holder.
  • Must have preschool teaching experience.

3. BA in Psychology with 6 years of Experience

  • Must have a deep commitment to the mission of KIPP NC and an unwavering belief in the potential of all students.
  • Able to demonstrate unwavering commitment to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion.
  • Able to possess a deep commitment to both racial equity and improving the lives of kids from low-income communities.
  • Experience working within predominantly Black, Brown, and/or low-income communities.
  • Demonstrated commitment to closing the opportunity gap.
  • Must have zest, grit, professionalism, and a sense of humor.
  • Teaching experience, Elementary School, Pre-K-6.
  • Teaching experience, Middle School, 5-10.
  • Teaching experience, High School 7-12 and/or college experience.
  • Experience in teaching in a high-performing charter school and/or schools with a high population of students with free and reduced lunch.
  • Demonstrated success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally underserved students.
  • Fluent in Spanish.

4. BS in Elementary Education with 5 years of Experience

  • Good knowledge of and keep up to date with all aspects of the UK's Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and current research on educational developments.
  • Understanding of other methodologies, such as Reggio Emilia and how best to blend best practices from different sources.
  • Understanding of how pupils' learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development and to understand the stages of child development.
  • Strong familiarity with the school's current systems and structures as outlined in policy documents and school improvement plans.
  • Experience working as a Kindergarten Teacher.
  • Experience working as a Teaching Assistant at the Kindergarten level in an international school setting, supporting the learning of students within the age range of 3-6 years.
  • Professional teaching qualifications.
  • Good written and verbal English and Indonesian language proficiencies.
  • Must have communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively liaise with students and other parties.
  • Good facilitation and customer relations skills to cater to students' and parents' needs related to learning services.
  • Good computer literacy (Google Suite and Apple Office software).

5. BS in Child Development with 2 years of Experience

  • Excellent knowledge of child development and the latest education theories and practices.
  • Must have creative teaching abilities.
  • Must have a KAP certificate.
  • Must have SPM or equivalent certificate.
  • Good teaching, arrangement and planning skills.
  • Able to be patient and flexible.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Able to keep abreast with the latest trends and best practices.

6. BA in Education Studies with 4 years of Experience

  • Professional certification, including Massachusetts DESE certification in Early Childhood Education PK-2, SEI Endorsement.
  • Strong foundation in student-centered pedagogy.
  • Knowledge of the developmental needs of children.
  • Strong content-area knowledge and expertise.
  • Knowledge of elementary school philosophy.
  • Understanding of theories and teaching methodologies, along with a sophisticated understanding of the academic, social, and emotional needs of elementary school students.
  • Working knowledge of the Massachusetts Standards-Based curriculum.
  • Working knowledge of the principles of UDL.
  • Working knowledge of SEL instruction and supports.
  • Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student, staff, and community engagement and cultivation.
  • Experience teaching in a diverse public elementary school.

7. BA in Liberal Studies with 3 years of Experience

  • Experience working with students with disabilities/special abilities.
  • Experience working with students who are English language learners.
  • Experience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) PowerSchool.
  • Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed.
  • Must have bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese.
  • Must have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues.
  • Must be flexible and collaborative.
  • Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth.
  • Must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production.

8. BA in Sociology with 2 years of Experience

  • Able to differentiate instruction.
  • Experience teaching or tutoring with the respective age group.
  • Able to create a positive classroom community and build relationships with students.
  • Able to engage students in rigorous content and well-planned, well-paced lessons.
  • Must have skill in classroom management (high warmth and high firmness).
  • Must have excitement, joy and passion for teaching kids and personal development/learning.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with kids, employees, and parents.
  • Able to open to feedback and continuous growth.

9. BS in Special Education with 3 years of Experience

  • Able to create instructional and classroom management strategies.
  • Able to cooperate, collaborate, be supportive, and flexible.
  • Ability to organize well.
  • Strong work ethic and do whatever it takes mindset.
  • Demonstrated success in student achievement, child development and classroom management.
  • Must have the ability to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.
  • Experience as a PK-1 classroom teacher.
  • Strong communication skills and being open to new ideas in teaching methods.

10. BS in Educational Psychology with 2 years of Experience

  • Experience in an early childhood education setting.
  • Must have IDEA operate a certification program for non-certified IDEA teachers to gain certification while teaching.
  • Knowledge of the core academic subject assigned.
  • Knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
  • Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior.
  • Knowledge of social-emotional learning strategies.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment.

11. BS in Human Development and Family Studies with 1 year of Experience

  • Must have an interest in child development and creative pre-school education.
  • Able to enjoy being with and working with children of 3-6 years.
  • Must have music and artistic interests, ability to sing.
  • Proficient in English and Mandarin.
  • Ability to understand Japanese.
  • Able to self-motivated, work independently as well as be part of a team.
  • Willingness to learn new things, take up training and new challenges.
  • Must have TEFL/TESOL over 120 hours, or CELTA certificate.

12. BA in Education Studies with 4 years of Experience

  • Strong instructional and classroom management skills.
  • Must have a valid Wisconsin teaching credential or be willing to attain one.
  • Must have teaching experience, urban experience.
  • Experience working with students and families in low-income urban communities.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Experience with school teaching platforms and technology for virtual learning.
  • Proven track record of student achievement results.
  • Must have a TEFL/TESOL certificate.
  • Excellent English communicative skills.

13. BA in Early Childhood Education with 3 years of Experience

  • Previous experience teaching kindergarten.
  • Background in teaching the Core Knowledge Sequence.
  • Able to implement Literacy Strategies across curriculum areas.
  • Knowledge of Paideia or Socratic Seminar/Discussion methods.
  • Knowledge of PLC groups/Q comp programs K-12 for continuous programming.
  • Understanding early childhood education and early childhood teaching.
  • Able to keep prayers, practice the Quran and have good morals.
  • Able to work in a team.
  • Willingness to attend the Course.

14. BS in Child Development with 5 years of Experience

  • Must have direct supervisory experience.
  • Experience in child care administration or child/youth programming.
  • Experience working in a YMCA Childcare department.
  • Experience working with Keystone STARS and progressing through the Keystone STARS levels.
  • Knowledge of the Department of Human Services and Chester County Information Services regulations.
  • Strong organizational skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must possess at least a SPM (or equivalent) qualification.
  • Must be able to read and write in Mandarin.
  • Must be passionate about children's education.
  • Must have a responsible, compassionate and positive attitude.

15. BS in Educational Psychology with 4 years of Experience

  • Must have Massachusetts State Early Childhood certification and SEI Endorsement.
  • Strong work ethic, alongside a commitment to doing whatever it takes for students to excel.
  • Experience and practice working with children in the early childhood levels.
  • Knowledge and experience of running a center-based model, Fundations, Math in Focus, Responsive Classroom, culturally responsive teaching practices and RTI.
  • Experience full-time classroom instruction.
  • Able to demonstrate success in elevating the achievement levels of a diverse student body.
  • Professional early childhood education teaching experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate curriculum practice for 4 and 5-year-old children.

16. BS in Special Education with 1 year of Experience

  • Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject.
  • Knowledge of the academic subject assigned.
  • General knowledge of curriculum and instruction.
  • Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience student teaching, approved internship, or enrolled in an approved alternative certification program.
  • Teaching experience in an international setting.
  • Ability to deliver Bible-based curriculum.
  • Experience in planning for the Early Years Foundation Stage and the ability to support key learning objectives.