A methodologist (formerly a senior educator) in a kindergarten is engaged in administrative work along with the head. This position is equivalent to the head teacher of a school. The Methodist is the right hand of the head of the kindergarten.
First mate
A methodologist in kindergarten oversees educational work. His duties include monitoring the work of educators and other teaching staff (music director, speech therapist, psychologist), checking plans for educational work, scheduling classes, necessary and mandatory. Preparation of classes. Also attending these classes, analyzing them.
The terms of reference of the kindergarten methodologist include working with young specialists who have arrived at the preschool institution. The methodologist is obliged to provide assistance at the initial stage of work to a young teacher, to help in organizing work with children.
Although it should be said that the main function of a modern kindergarten methodologist is by no means a controlling one, but above all a directing one. This should be manifested both in work with experienced educators and with young teachers. The methodologist is obliged to bring to the attention of preschool teachers all innovations in the field of education in general, and in particular preschool, to clarify incomprehensible points, to carry out individual work with educators.
Who does the methodologist interact with
A methodologist works in a kindergarten in close connection with a teacher-psychologist, for example, they jointly diagnose the knowledge, skills and abilities of pupils of different ages. In contact with the head nurse, the methodologist provides the necessary and sufficient psychological and pedagogical load for each child separately.
Together with the head, the methodologist organizes pedagogical councils in the institution, annually recruits groups of pupils, equips educational groups with the necessary furniture and toys.
The kindergarten methodologist not only attends and analyzes the classes with children conducted by educators, but also conducts them himself in terms of transferring experience. Often, the kindergarten teacher is involved in working with parents, for example, holding parent-teacher meetings with them together with the head or independently.
During the absence of the leader, the methodologist is responsible for managing the kindergarten.
The methodologist's workplace is a methodological room, where teachers can apply for relevant literature and advice.
Thus, the responsibilities of a Methodist are very broad. Mostly experienced educators who have proven themselves well from a professional point of view are appointed to this position.
