The availability of personal and professional skills among kindergarten teachers in Irbid region in Jordan in light of the variables of expertise and

This study aimed to determine the degree of availability of personal & teaching skills at kindergarten teachers in private schools in Irbid governorate. The population of the study consisted of (248) kindergarten teachers, of whom a sample of (69) kindergarten teachers were chosen. A questionnaire (80 items) was designed, and tested for its reliability and validity. Results revealed that kindergarten teachers in Irbid private schools mastered well the following competencies: planning, implementation, class management, interaction with kinds & scientific knowledge, but they need improvement in the following competencies areas|: evaluation & personal qualities. The results didn't show a statistically significant differences at the level (a = 0.05) between the means of the degree of availability of personal teaching skills due to years of experience, but it showed the existence of differences attributed to specialization. & in favor of teachers specialized in Kindergarten. Dr. Zaid Mohammed Alhowaidi Department of Kindergarten Faculty of Educational Sciences Zarqa University - Jordan dr_zaid_hw@yahoo.com Received 10/9/2013 Accepted 19/3/2015