A Pre-School Educator teaches critical language, social, and motor skills to children who have yet to enter kindergarten. Early childhood education focuses less on specific knowledge levels, and more on overall skills that children need. A Pre-school Educator uses basic teaching methods such as showing pictures, storytelling, rhymes, games, music, artwork, and play. They also teach the children good habits and manners.
Personal Competencies
You like to teach
You pay attention to details
You have strong communication skills
You are a creative person
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in a subject of your choice
3. Complete Certification course in Basic Training Certificate (BTC)/Diploma in Education (D. Ed.)/Teacher Training Certificate (TTC)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 2. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda 3. Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University, Pune 4. All India Early Childhood Care & Education, New Delhi 5. Centre for Early Childhood Education and Development (CECED), Ambedkar University, Delhi 6. St. Teresa’s College, Kochi 7. Jadavpur University, Kolkata 8. Lady Irwin College, New Delhi
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1. SIES Institute of Comprehensive Education, Mumbai 2. National Institute of Early Child Care Education, Bangalore 3. Azim Premji University, Bangalore 4. ACMT College of Education, New Delhi 5. Bombay Teachers' Training College, Mumbai 6. Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai 7. Manav Bharti Nursery Teacher Training Institute, New Delhi
*NPTEL - National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio-video form
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 10,000 - 30,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) •Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Government and Private Schools, Coaching Centres, Self-employed
Work Environment: You have to be alert and responsive, taking care of the children. Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available. Organizations usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours a day. This may vary from organization to organization. Shift system may be available. Overtime may be required.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Expected Growth Path
Pre-school Educator/Teacher Infant School/Teacher Pre-Primary → Primary School Teacher → Middle School Teacher → Senior Secondary School Teacher → Vice Principal → Principal
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Pre-School Educator ranges between INR 11500 - 20,000* per month, and more for candidates with experience.
Source: bit.ly/3JmYPrJ *These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Dr. Swati Popat Vats, President of Podar Education Network, is a global educator with over 32 years of experience and holds many important positions in the field of Early Childhood Education. She is the President of the Early Childhood Association of India, the national representative, and a member of the planning committee of the World Forum Foundation and a member of the global Think Tank of Kidzania. She helped set up the Euro Kids chain and was the expert behind TATA Sky's Actve Wizkids channel.*
Pre-School Educator
NCS Code: 2342.0100 | ED0061. Complete 10 + 2 in any stream
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in a subject of your choice
3. Complete Certification course in Basic Training Certificate (BTC)/Diploma in Education (D. Ed.)/Teacher Training Certificate (TTC)
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
2. The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
3. Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University, Pune
4. All India Early Childhood Care & Education, New Delhi
5. Centre for Early Childhood Education and Development (CECED), Ambedkar University, Delhi
6. St. Teresa’s College, Kochi
7. Jadavpur University, Kolkata
8. Lady Irwin College, New Delhi
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. SIES Institute of Comprehensive Education, Mumbai
2. National Institute of Early Child Care Education, Bangalore
3. Azim Premji University, Bangalore
4. ACMT College of Education, New Delhi
5. Bombay Teachers' Training College, Mumbai
6. Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
7. Manav Bharti Nursery Teacher Training Institute, New Delhi
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Online Courses
• NPTEL* Swayam - https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec20_ed18/preview
• Coursera - https://in.coursera.org/courses?query=early%20childhood%20education
• Udemy - https://www.udemy.com/topic/early-childhood-education
*NPTEL - National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning. It is by the Government of India and offers a variety of courses in an audio-video form
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 10,000 - 30,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
•Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Government and Private Schools, Coaching Centres, Self-employed
Work Environment: You have to be alert and responsive, taking care of the children. Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available. Organizations usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours a day. This may vary from organization to organization. Shift system may be available. Overtime may be required.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Pre-school Educator/Teacher Infant School/Teacher Pre-Primary → Primary School Teacher → Middle School Teacher → Senior Secondary School Teacher → Vice Principal → Principal
The approx. salary of a Pre-School Educator ranges between INR 11500 - 20,000* per month, and more for candidates with experience.
Source: bit.ly/3JmYPrJ
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Dr. Swati Popat Vats, President of Podar Education Network, is a global educator with over 32 years of experience and holds many important positions in the field of Early Childhood Education. She is the President of the Early Childhood Association of India, the national representative, and a member of the planning committee of the World Forum Foundation and a member of the global Think Tank of Kidzania. She helped set up the Euro Kids chain and was the expert behind TATA Sky's Actve Wizkids channel.*
Source: https://thelifeindia.com/team/swati-popat-vats
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains.
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