Preschool Teachers

Also Called: Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (Pre-K Teacher), Preschool Teacher, Teacher, Toddler Teacher

Associate's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$28,200

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Preschool Teachers do

Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.

  • Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

Training Program Areas:

Child Development • OCT-Only Retail Sales & Service

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Work Context

  • Contact With Others
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  • Work With Work Group or Team
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Physical Proximity

Tools

  • Sand or water tables or activity centers
  • Emergency medical services first aid kits
  • Balance or gross motor equipment
  • Photocopiers
  • Board games

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Computer based training software
Padlet
Schoology
Desktop communications software
Edmodo
Tadpoles

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Instructing
  • Speaking
  • Active Listening
  • Learning Strategies
  • Coordination

Knowledge

Education and Training
teaching and course design
Arts and Humanities
English language
Safety and Government
public safety and security
Business
customer service

Education

  • 29% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 17% Bachelor's degree
  • 12% Some college, no degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Childcare Workers

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Residential Advisors

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Preschool Teachers Currently Selected

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Recreation Workers

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Artistic (Creator)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Dependability
  • Concern for Others
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Relationships
  • Achievement
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Preschool Teachers across the country typically make.

$13.56 / hour
$28,200 /year

Entry Level

$17.85 / hour
$37,130 /year

Median Level

$29.28 / hour
$60,900 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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