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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

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34 tasks32 core, 2 supplemental
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Code
25-2011.00SOC 2018: 25-2011

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  1. Task 1. Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.Core taskTask 6466Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2019
  2. Task 2. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.Core taskTask 6467Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2019
  3. Task 3. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.Core taskTask 6478Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2019
  4. Task 4. Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.Core taskTask 6464Rated by 96 people who do the job, August 2019
  5. Task 5. Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.Core taskTask 6476Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019
  6. Task 6. Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.Core taskTask 6465Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2019
  7. Task 7. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.Core taskTask 6472Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2019
  8. Task 8. Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.Core taskTask 6469Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2019
  9. Task 9. Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.Core taskTask 6471Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2019
  10. Task 10. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.Core taskTask 6482Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2019
  11. Task 11. Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.Core taskTask 6477Rated by 96 people who do the job, August 2019
  12. Task 12. Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.Core taskTask 6470Rated by 96 people who do the job, August 2019
  13. Task 13. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.Core taskTask 6474Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2019
  14. Task 14. Read books to entire classes or to small groups.Core taskTask 6468Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2019
  15. Task 15. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.Core taskTask 6479Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2019
  16. Task 16. Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.Core taskTask 6481Rated by 96 people who do the job, August 2019
  17. Task 17. Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.Core taskTask 6475Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2019
  18. Task 18. Demonstrate activities to children.Core taskTask 6480Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2019
  19. Task 19. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.Core taskTask 6484Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2019
  20. Task 20. Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.Core taskTask 6473Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2019
  21. Task 21. Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.Core taskTask 6497Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2019
  22. Task 22. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.Core taskTask 6487Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2019
  23. Task 23. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.Core taskTask 6486Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2019
  24. Task 24. Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their ages and perceptual skills.Core taskTask 6485Rated by 96 people who do the job, August 2019
  25. Task 25. Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.Core taskTask 6483Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2019
  26. Task 26. Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.Core taskTask 6489Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2019
  27. Task 27. Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.Core taskTask 6492Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2019
  28. Task 28. Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.Core taskTask 6491Rated by 96 people who do the job, August 2019
  29. Task 29. Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.Core taskTask 6493Rated by 95 people who do the job, August 2019
  30. Task 30. Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.Core taskTask 6488Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2019
  31. Task 31. Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential.Core taskTask 6496Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2019
  32. Task 32. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.Core taskTask 6490Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2019
  33. Task 33. Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Supplemental taskTask 6494Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2019
  34. Task 34. Perform administrative duties, such as hall and cafeteria monitoring and bus loading and unloading.Supplemental taskTask 6495Rated by 94 people who do the job, August 2019

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 25-2011
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