Best Career Opportunity for mothers returning to work

If you are someone who loves being around the kids and also thinking of joining work after a break, then this article is for you. From flexible working to full time job, out of many options available, joining preschool is a very suitable option. Few months out of the workplace can leave you fearing on your skills, but those fears could be overcome by having a proper planning for joining work again. Below is some useful information for successfully joining a preschool as a teacher after having a family.

  1. Is this career suitable for you? : Preschool teachers educate children using basic teaching methods such as showing pictures, storytelling, rhyming, games, music, artwork, and play. They also teach the children good habits and manners. They also help the children to develop knowledge, abilities and social skills and help to prepare them for primary school education. Hence, as a preschool teacher you need to use your intelligence, caring nature, patience, creativity, and wisdom.
  2. Getting ready to join a preschool as teacher: The minimum eligibility criterion to become a preschool teacher is graduation. With graduation, Basic Training Certificate (BTC), Diploma in Education (D.Ed) and Teacher Training Certificate (TTC) are the teaching courses in India that can help you get a preschool teaching job. The one-year certificate/ diploma course in Nursery Teacher Training (NTT) is the most preferred route to become a preschool teacher. There are several preschools that have NTT Certification as a mandatory requirement. Having a Child Development Associate (CDA) or Child Care Professional (CCP) certification is an added advantage.

Some of the pre schools don’t require a bachelor’s degree. In that case, you need to go for course like Child Care and Education; Early Childhood Education; Pre-Primary Teacher Training Education, Montessori education (Diploma Courses offered by Association Montessori International, AMI affiliates) etc. These courses can be done after 10+2

  • Check the add-on skills & Apply: The key skills you will want to cultivate are the ability to be flexible, creative, nurturing, and patient. You’ll also want to be knowledgeable in spreadsheet software, data entry software, educational software and equipment, classroom management techniques, and have instructional skills. You are ready now to apply for preschool teacher.

The career as preschool teacher is expected to remain strong as the emphasis on early childhood education increases. This profession is projected to grow about 7% by 2024.

The major objective of a preschool teacher is to create a home away from home. If you love spending time with children and can show dedication, responsibility, creativity, empathy, patience, and sincerity like a real mother, preschool teaching could be an ideal career for you

If you are looking for opportunities to work at reputed daycares and preschools across leading Indian cities, please apply now. Register Here.