What is a child development teacher?

A child development teacher works with young children to observe and nurture their growth. Most childhood development teachers work at preschools, elementary schools, or after school programs. Your primary duties in this career are to design and implement a curriculum that addresses the needs of your students, particularly those related to their physical and mental development. You work closely with other education professionals and administrators to observe and assess the progress of your students while taking care to ensure that they are in a safe environment that fosters creativity and learning.