A few states require preschool teachers to have some work experience in a childcare setting. In these states, preschool teachers often start out as childcare workers or teacher assistants.
The amount of experience needed varies by state. Communication skills. They must also be able to communicate well with small children. Preschool teachers must plan lessons that engage young children. In addition, they need to adapt their lessons to suit different learning styles. Interpersonal skills. Organizational skills. Teachers need to be organized to plan lessons and keep records of the children.
Working with children may be stressful. Preschool teachers should be able to respond calmly to overwhelming and difficult situations. Physical stamina. Preschool teachers should have a lot of energy, because working with children can be physically demanding. Experienced preschool teachers may advance to become the director of a preschool or childcare center or a lead teacher.
Those with a bachelor's degree in early childhood education frequently are qualified to teach kindergarten through grade 3, in addition to preschool. Teaching positions at these higher grades typically pay more. For more information, see the profiles on preschool and childcare center directors and kindergarten and elementary school teachers. Note: All Occupations includes all occupations in the U.
Source: U. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. In May , the median annual wages for preschool teachers in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:. Many work the traditional month school year and a 2-month break during the summer. Teachers in districts with a year-round schedule typically work 8 weeks in a row and then have a break for 1 week before starting a new school session.
They also have a 5-week midwinter break. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program. All state projections data are available at www. Information on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation to be compared among states or to be compared within one state. CareerOneStop includes hundreds of occupational profiles with data available by state and metro area. There are links in the left-hand side menu to compare occupational employment by state and occupational wages by local area or metro area.
There is also a salary info tool to search for wages by zip code. This table shows a list of occupations with job duties that are similar to those of preschool teachers.
High school teachers teach academic lessons and various skills that students will need to attend college and to enter the job market. Kindergarten and elementary school teachers instruct young students in basic subjects in order to prepare them for future schooling. Preschool and childcare center directors supervise and lead their staffs, design program plans, oversee daily activities, and prepare budgets.
Special education teachers work with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. Teacher assistants work with a licensed teacher to give students additional attention and instruction. National Association for the Education of Young Children. Council for Professional Recognition.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U. Last Modified Date: Friday, October 22, The What They Do tab describes the typical duties and responsibilities of workers in the occupation, including what tools and equipment they use and how closely they are supervised. This tab also covers different types of occupational specialties.
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Outlook Projected employment. Typical wages. Education and experience Typical education Certifications Licenses Apprenticeships. Related occupations Other resources. Description: what do they do? Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. Also known as:.
View Help. What does this information tell me? This description is a quick overview of what workers in this career might do. What is the source of this information? Collapse Help. Career video. Transcript: Preschoolers may do a lot of singing and finger painting, but teaching them takes more than fun and games. For most children, preschool is their vital first experience of structured learning and play… preschool teachers plan the lessons and create the environment that makes it all possible.
Preschool teachers educate and care for children ages They present reading, writing, science, and other subjects in ways their young students can understand.
Preschool teachers organize activities and routines to balance playtime, rest, and physical activity throughout the day. They teach the basics of language, numbers, shapes and colors, as well as social skills. Preschool teachers work in childcare centers, non-profit centers, and public and private schools. In public schools, preschool teachers generally work during school hours, and may have summers off or teach summer programs.
In day care settings, hours may be longer and schedules are typically year-round. Education and training requirements range from a high school diploma and certification to a college degree. Childcare centers generally require a high school diploma and a certification. Head Start and other government programs may require a 2- or 4-year degree. This career video gives more information about the career you selected. Outlook: will there be jobs? New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
This occupation is: Expected to grow much faster than average. Find job openings. Careers can have one of three outlooks: A Bright outlook means new job opportunities are very likely in the future An Average outlook means that a small number of new job opportunities are likely in the future less than an 8 percent increase A Below Average outlook means new job opportunities are less likely in the future You can also view local job listings in this field by clicking "Find job openings".
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Education and experience: to get started. People starting in this career usually have:. Associate's degree No work experience No on-the-job training. Bilingual and Multilingual Education. Child Care and Support Services Management. Child Development. Early Childhood Education and Teaching. International Teaching and Learning. Montessori Teacher Education.
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels. Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language. More programs. Typical education. How much education do most people in this career have?
Find local training. Certifications: show your skills. Let employers know you have the skills to do well at this job. Earning a certification can help you: Get a job Get a promotion. Find certifications. Licenses: do you need one? Some states require an occupational license to work in this career. State projections are available on Projections Central. The occupational projections describe expected employment change over the projections decade; employment change is expected to vary within that year period.
In addition to openings that stem from employment growth, many more openings are expected to occur from the need to replace workers who retire or who permanently leave an occupation for other reasons. See Table 1. In addition to publishing the Occupational Outlook Handbook , the Bureau of Labor Statistics has other sources of career information that might be useful to teachers and students:.
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