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Preschool Teachers |
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Preschool teachers educate and care for children younger than age 5 who have not yet entered kindergarten. They teach reading, writing, science, and other subjects in a way that young children can understand.
Preschool teachers work in public and private schools, childcare centers, and charitable organizations. Many work the traditional 10-month school year, but some work the full year.
Education and training requirements vary based on settings and state regulations. They range from a high school diploma and certification to a college degree.
The median annual wage for preschool teachers was $28,570 in May 2015.
Employment of preschool teachers is projected to grow 7 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Growth is expected due to a continued focus on the importance of early childhood education.
Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for preschool teachers.
Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of preschool teachers with similar occupations.
Learn more about preschool teachers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations. |
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Top Ten Industries |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education |
Child Day Care Services |
294,560 |
Elementary and Secondary Schools |
74,180 |
Individual and Family Services |
13,550 |
Religious Organizations |
9,200 |
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation) |
8,210 |
Civic and Social Organizations |
6,510 |
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools |
2,650 |
Other Schools and Instruction |
2,290 |
Social Advocacy Organizations |
2,170 |
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries |
1,760 |
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