Kindergarten teacher is a noble profession. After all, it is these people who are laying the foundation for the future of the country. After all, character, inclinations and abilities develop most rapidly at a young age. But raising children is a big responsibility. Every year there are more and more qualified specialists in this field, but the profession is not popular. Today we will tell the whole truth about the working conditions and salary of a kindergarten teacher.
Profession history
The first educators appeared in ancient Greece. They called these people paidagogos, which means "a person who watches over children." This was not a respected profession. A slave was appointed to her who did not engage in upbringing, in the sense in which we now interpret this concept. The slave simply watched the child, looked to be fed on time, watched children's games. He was fully responsible for his ward. When the child grew up, he was hired by teachers who were engaged in raising a child. They taught him the conduct of battle, taught the basics of literacy.
The first kindergarten was opened in Germany. The task of this institution was to educate mothers. They were taught how to properly raise a child. They taught the basis of child psychology and offered to practice the acquired knowledge in practice.
The first kindergarten in Russia was opened in the XIX century. This institution was similar to modern institutions of preschool education. The salary of the kindergarten teacher was low, although the profession was respected.
Why do you need a kindergarten
Preschool educational institutions are now in demand. Their main task is the socialization of children. Indeed, in order for the child to live in society, he needs to learn how to communicate with his peers. It is difficult to achieve this if the child does not go to kindergarten. Communication within the yard does not imply the ability of children to live in a team. Each person is an egoist from birth, and so that the ego does not interfere with his life, he needs to come to terms with the idea that he is not the center of the universe.
Another task of the kindergarten is the intellectual and moral development of children. For a child to fully develop, he needs to learn the world. Parents who need to provide for their families cannot spend all their free time on the child. And even if they have such an opportunity, then it is difficult for them to develop a parenting program. In the kindergarten there is a program for studying with children. Here, young members of society get acquainted with music, drawing, mathematics. They are taught cleaning skills and personal hygiene.
Carers are one of the main people in the lives of children. They must be both teachers and friends. Unfortunately, there are very few qualified specialists. The salary of a kindergarten teacher in the Moscow region, and throughout Russia, is low, so young professionals often do not want to go to work in their specialty. But a solution to the problem was found thanks to private preschool educational institutions. Here the salary of a kindergarten teacher is many times higher, but there is more responsibility for children.
What qualities a qualified caregiver should have
First of all, a specialist should be able to find contact with children. The salary of a kindergarten teacher should not be in the first place. A person should love his profession, of course, well, if it is highly paid, but if not, then this should not affect the children.
The teacher should be well versed in developmental psychology. The specialist needs to prevent conflicts between his wards, but if the quarrel is already in full swing, then the teacher’s task is not only to correctly resolve the controversial issue, but also to get to the bottom of the true cause of the conflict.
The main qualities of the teacher: observation, resourcefulness, patience, attentiveness, responsibility and unwaveringness in their decisions.
Is it possible to learn to love children or is it an innate feeling
This question is rather complicated. A person can develop any quality in himself by an effort of will. Therefore, it cannot be said that love for children is an innate feeling. Many young professionals who lacked practice at the institute or college when they come to work in kindergarten are simply lost. They know how to work with children in theory, but in practice everything turns out to be much more complicated. If a person is kind and responsive on his own, he will be able to find an approach to any child.
But you need to understand that all children are different and some of them have dysfunctional families. Indeed, if the young creature is scandalous, this does not mean that he does not like something in kindergarten, perhaps he simply does not have enough attention and care. An experienced teacher knows such nuances and is not offended by a child, but tries to help him and conducts explanatory conversations with his parents.
This year, the presidential decree increased the salary of kindergarten teachers. The year 2017 began with the fact that the government carried out reforms in preschool education. Now all kindergarten teachers must be qualified specialists. Those people who want to stay to work in the field of education and upbringing, but do not have the appropriate documents, will have to go to study.
What classes are conducted in kindergarten
Each preschool educational institution has its own program, which teachers follow. In kindergartens, classes are designed for the intellectual development of the child.
Subjects that are taught to children in a playful way:
- English;
- maths;
- Painting;
- music.
There are also additional classes that develop physical fitness, they include: dancing, exercising, swimming. Children are taught the basics of etiquette. Young members of our society are taught to respect the elders, help parents, respect the opinions of others, and not interfere in the conversation.
For many parents, the introduction of paid circles in kindergartens was an unpleasant surprise. Now, for a child to participate in morning performances, you have to pay. Indeed, only in additional classes, children learn dances, which will then be shown on the big stage. Many parents think that raising salaries for kindergarten teachers is related to the introduction of additional paid services, but this is not so. Administration allocates money to specialists.
At what age is best to send a child to kindergarten
The circumstances in all families are different. Someone has to give the child in a day nursery and a half years, and someone has the opportunity to sit with his child before school. Nevertheless, experts advise to stop somewhere in the middle and send the child to kindergarten at 4 years old. By this age, the young creature no longer needs his mother, he is interested in communicating with his peers and with other people's adults.
But not many mothers have the opportunity to sit on maternity leave for 4 years. Some are expected at work after 3. Nothing terrible will happen if you send your child to kindergarten at the age of three. If the baby knows how to hold a spoon and walk on the pot, then they will gladly take it. But a problem may arise when a child simply does not want to leave his native walls. The child will be capricious, and he will have no desire to go to the garden. You don’t have to think that carers are not treating your child well. They can do their job well, it’s just that your baby is not yet mentally ready to leave home. In this case, the child needs to be trained in the kindergarten gradually. First take it for half a day, and only then leave it for the whole day.
Regarding the manger, all experts agree on one point. There is no need to give the child back without special need. At the age of one and a half years, the baby is too attached to his mother, and this is quite natural. Up to 3 years, the child has a character, and parents need to educate him, not other people's aunts.
How is the teacher's work paid?
The average salary in Russia is 15,000 rubles. Thus, the work of the educator, who works on one shift assigned to him, is paid. But many people, seeking to earn money, often take overtime hours, which are popularly called the second shift. But the average statistics do not apply to Moscow. The salary of a kindergarten teacher in the capital varies in the region of 30,000 rubles. Also a good salary in the north, for example in the Magadan region. In large cities, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, preschool education specialists receive 17-19 thousand rubles.
How to choose a kindergarten
Today, enrolling in a preschool educational institution is difficult. Almost all parents put their child on the line in kindergarten from 3 months. Most people choose a pre-school educational institution on a territorial basis, the closer the better.
But this approach is not always good. It is advisable to look at the conditions in which the child will be most of the day. And you also need to find a qualified specialist who will deal with the development of the baby. Of course, it is worthwhile to understand that the salary of a kindergarten teacher in 2017 did not increase much. Therefore
, there are few good specialists in the field of education who are willing to work for a
minimum living wage . But still there are good teachers, you just need to devote a lot of time to finding them.
Future profession
Today, specialists in the field of preschool education are very in demand. Every year there are more and more kindergartens, someone needs to work in them. But the average salary of a kindergarten teacher leaves much to be desired. Few people agree to work for 15,000 rubles and at the same time give 100%. Good teachers are lured into private kindergartens. There are fewer children, and the salary is greater. But despite all the troubles, there are units that follow their calling and are ready to work in any conditions.
But in order for the profession to become more popular, and young cadres go to work in kindergartens, and not sellers in the store, the government must change the attitude towards teachers. After all, we are talking about the education of the younger generation, which will build the future of our country.