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Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
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Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
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Contact an Advisor for more information on this career!Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Average
$32,930
ANNUAL
$15.83
HOURLY
Entry Level
$28,020
ANNUAL
$13.47
HOURLY
Mid Level
$29,310
ANNUAL
$14.09
HOURLY
Expert Level
$46,590
ANNUAL
$22.40
HOURLY
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
11,270
Projected job openings through 2030
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Assistant Early Childhood Educator
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Early Childhood Educator
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Supervisor
Supporting Programs
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
01
Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
02
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
03
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
04
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
05
Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
06
Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
07
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
08
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
09
Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
10
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
11
Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
12
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Learning Strategies
SKILL
Coordination
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Originality
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