25-2011

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

Role Overview

Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. Excludes “Special Education Teachers” (25-2050), “Substitute Teachers, Short-Term” (25-3031), and “Childcare Workers” (39-9011).

Recommended Majors

Bilingual and Multilingual Education. Teacher Education, Multiple Levels. Montessori Teacher Education. Waldorf/Steiner Teacher Education. Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching. Early Childhood Education and Teaching. International Teaching and Learning. Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. Teaching French as a Second or Foreign Language. Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other. Child Development. Child Care and Support Services Management.

Related Careers

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Nebraska	$50,270
New Jersey	$46,570
California	$45,880
New York	$45,580
District of Columbia	$45,090
Massachusetts	$45,030
Hawaii	$44,780
Vermont	$44,760
North Dakota	$43,990
Colorado	$43,890
Washington	$43,350
Kansas	$43,200
Connecticut	$43,160
Georgia	$42,330
Oregon	$39,360

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Median Annual Salary

$37,120

Projected Growth (10yr)

+4.1%

Avg. annual openings

65.5k

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