Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
Education
NOC 41221
Filmed in 
Victoria
Carolyn, a kindergarten teacher in Victoria, guides her students to becoming mindful individuals. The most rewarding part of her job is watching her students grow and gain the language needed to express themselves.

What to know

Annual Earnings
$87,345
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
University Degree
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
14,090

Top Skills

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Here, you will find the 10 most relevant workplace skills. Some are more important to achieving success in a certain career than others. These skills may come naturally to you or you may need to gain them through education, training and experience.

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Instructing

Teaching others how to do something.

Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

Learning Strategies

Choosing and using training, instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

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Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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