Teachers in early childhood education serve important roles as observers, mediators, and participants. As observers, they carefully assess what students know to aid in their development and progress. As mediators and protectors, teachers ensure students feel safe by setting rules and resolving conflicts. As participants, teachers get down to the students' level during child-led activities to model positive behaviors like playing.

1. Supportive Roles of a Teacher
In Early childhood Education

2. Observer
It is important for a teacher to
carefully observe and assess
what their students know and
understand. This will also aide in
the development of the child as
well as how the child is
progressing.

3. Mediation Protection

4. Mediation and Protection
• Children’s learning is most productive when they feel safe.
• Teachers may need to take a roles as protector and mediator in order for
things to move smoothly and safely in their class room.
• Setting limits or enforcing rules a mediator is able to collaborate with their
students and help them work out their problems.
• Mediators however do not intervene when participants can handle the
situation on their own.
• A protector encourages safe and respectful play.

5. Participant
It is important for a teacher to get down on the students level and participate in activities that
are child led. This teaches children that playing is an acceptable and positive behavior.

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