Kindergarten teachers are required to have a four-year college degree in education. They create lesson plans, implement engaging activities, and teach basic subjects like math, reading, and writing to help students learn foundational skills. This document provides examples of kindergarten lesson plans and activities focused on writing sentences, counting with fingers, reading the alphabet, and basic addition and subtraction. It also notes some of the challenges kindergarten teachers face like facilitating learning, effective communication, creating educational products, and managing time.