How to become a nursery teacher?

How can I become a nursery teacher?

• I have no qualifications but love kids and would love to work with them. I think working in a nursery would be a great job and I'd be great at it. How should I go about it? ...show more

• Answer:

  Nursery school teachers instruct students academically while being attentive to the development of social, language and motor skills. Teaching certification is not mandatory for preschool educators. However, almost all states require teachers to earn the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential from the Council for Professional Recognition, demonstrating that they have met national standards of competency and can provide a safe learning environment for children. Because pre-kindergarten programs are not always run by the state, employers requirements may vary. Some preschools require potential employees to complete their own in-house training program. Associate and bachelors' degree programs in early childhood education focus on theory and methods of learning and development between birth and third grade. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, (www.bls.gov), predicts that jobs for preschool teachers will increase by 17% between 2012 and 2022, which is higher than the national average for job growth. Additionally, the BLS also reported that the median annual salary for preschool teachers was $27,130 as of May 2012. Good luck. Education Portal.com, Certification and Licensure Requirements for Nursery School Teachers, At: http://education-portal.com/articles/Nursery_School_Teacher_Certification_Information.html.