8 good reasons to become a preschool teacher

Choosing an education at DMMH will give you the opportunity for a varied workday. You can use your personal interests whether you are interested in music, art, or drama, or if you are an outdoor enthusiast. We have classroom teaching where students and teachers get to know each other well.

8 good reasons to become a preschool teacher

You will fill your professional toolbox to meet children in various situations.
You will develop as a person through education, both professionally and personally.
You will gain a sought-after competence that is in demand throughout the country.
You will acquire leadership skills that are attractive both within and outside the kindergarten.
You will gain increased knowledge to identify children who need extra support.
You will be responsible for planning the kindergarten day and can use your abilities, creativity, and interests as a resource.
You will earn over 500,000 NOK per year.
You will create good environments for children's growth, in collaboration with families, colleagues, and other agencies.
You will work with the citizens of the future, enabling them to make good choices in life.

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You can apply from February 1st until April 15th (March 1st with real competence or special admission)

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Can one combine work and studies?

Yes, many students combine work and studies.

You can complete the preschool teacher education full-time (3 years) or part-time (4 years). Many students, both full-time and part-time, work alongside their studies. It is up to the individual how much they have the capacity to work in addition to attending mandatory lectures and practice in the education.

What job opportunities do I have as a preschool teacher?

As a kindergarten teacher, you have the skills that kindergartens are looking for, and you have many opportunities for the future, both in terms of jobs and further education.

As a qualified kindergarten teacher, you are eligible for a leadership position in a kindergarten and can work as:

pedagogical leader in a kindergarten
director/unit leader for a kindergarten
leader in the after-school program (SFO)
leader in other child-related areas

As a pedagogical leader, you will be responsible for planning, leading, and assessing the educational content in the kindergarten, leading and guiding your colleagues, and collaborating with the children's parents.

As a director, you will be responsible for the daily management of the kindergarten and will be both an educational and administrative leader. You will also have a particular responsibility for ensuring that each employee can utilize their skills.

The pedagogical leader and director together have a special responsibility for planning, implementing, evaluating, and developing the kindergarten's content. They are also responsible for guiding the rest of the staff so that everyone has a shared understanding of the kindergarten's responsibilities and tasks.

Can I pursue a master's degree after completing a kindergarten teacher education?

As a preschool teacher, you have many opportunities for the future, both in terms of work and further education.

The preschool teacher education forms the basis for admission to master's programs. DMMH offers a wide range of master's programs:

As a preschool teacher, you are qualified for three of these. For the Master in Children's Culture and Art Education, the admission requirements are as follows:

Preschool teacher education with an art and culture-related specialization
A three-year bachelor's degree that includes 60 ECTS in the chosen art subject.
A bachelor's degree in music, art and crafts, or drama/Norwegian literature including 60 ECTS in practical-pedagogical competence

How to apply for higher education?

Application deadline April 15 (March 1 for real competence or admission on special grounds)

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8 good reasons to become a preschool teacher