Career fit quiz

Is Kindergarten Teacher the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the kindergarten teacher career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the kindergarten teacher job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love young children
Statement 2 of 8I’m patient and energetic
Statement 3 of 8I want to teach reading foundations
Statement 4 of 8I’m organized
Statement 5 of 8I want summers off
Statement 6 of 8I can handle a busy classroom
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 4 years plus licensing training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $62,680 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Kindergarten teachers teach young students basic reading, writing, math and social skills, preparing them for elementary school.

  • Teach early reading, writing and math
  • Plan hands-on lessons
  • Build classroom routines and social skills
  • Assess student progress
  • Differentiate instruction for different learners

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