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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Also known as: 2 Year Olds Preschool Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Associate Teacher, Bilingual Instructor, Bilingual Teacher, Child Care Provider, Child Care Teacher, Child Caregiver, Child Development Associate Teacher (CDA Teacher), Child Development Teacher

Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School3%
High School Diploma19%
Some College6%
Post-Secondary Certificate25%
Associate's Degree22%
Bachelor's Degree21%
Doctoral/Professional Degree3%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None46%
1-3 months5%
3-6 months7%
6 months - 1 year15%
1-2 years17%
2-4 years7%
4-6 years3%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None35%
Up to 1 month29%
1-3 months14%
3-6 months7%
6 months - 1 year14%
1-2 years2%

How AI Impacts Each Task

34 tasks analyzed

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.

Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.

Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.

Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Read books to entire classes or to small groups.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

DependabilityIntegrityConcern for OthersCooperationSelf ControlAdaptability/FlexibilityStress ToleranceSocial OrientationInitiativeLeadershipInnovationIndependence

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$37,120

per year

Mean Wage

$41,450

per year

Employment

445K

workers

Wage Range

$28,300 - $60,070

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$28,300Median: $37,120$60,070
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