The best Joy School teachers are those who’ve had considerable experience teaching and caring for young children. Many in-home commercial Joy School teachers are former elementary or preschool teachers. Some have taught Joy School as a co-op with other mothers and got their teaching experience that way. Some have had experience teaching children in church or other settings.  The most important qualifications of a Joy School operator are:

• an understanding and appreciation of the Joy School curriculum

• experience working with children and a good natural rapport with children

• an ability to work well with parents

• good organizational skills and basic computer skills

• a sincere desire to provide a wonderful preschool experience to children and to involve their parents in their preschool education