Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
24 alternate job titles:
After School Teacher
Child Care Assistant Teacher
Child Development Teacher
Childcare Teacher
Childhood Development Teacher
Day Care Teacher
Daycare Teacher
Early Childhood Educator
Early Childhood Teacher
Group Teacher
Home-Based Preschool Teacher
Infant Teacher
Montessori Paraprofessional
Montessori Preschool Teacher
Montessori Teacher
Nursery School Teacher
Nursery Teacher
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (Pre-K Teacher)
Pre-School Teacher
Prekindergarten Teacher
Preschool Teacher
Start Teacher
Teacher
Toddler Teacher
Salary Information
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education: $37,120 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Set up classroom materials or equipment. | General |
| Provide for basic needs of children. | General |
| Teach life skills. | General |
| Establish rules or policies governing student behavior. | General |
| Read to students. | General |
| Plan educational activities. | General |
| Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior. | General |
| Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs. | General |
| Apply multiple teaching methods. | General |
| Arrange childcare or educational settings to ensure physical safety of children. | General |
| Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance. | General |
| Display student work. | General |
| Serve on institutional or departmental committees. | General |
| Plan experiential learning activities. | General |
| Distribute instructional or library materials. | General |
| Order instructional or library materials or equipment. | General |
| Assist students with special educational needs. | General |
| Monitor student performance. | Maintenance |
| Maintain student records. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Monitor student behavior, social development, or health. | Development |
| Develop instructional objectives. | Development |
| Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge. | Development |
| Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs. | Development |
| Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs. | Development |
| Evaluate student work. | Analysis |
| Evaluate performance of educational staff. | Analysis |
| Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Analysis |
| Discuss problems or issues with supervisors. | Communication |
| Discuss student progress with parents or guardians. | Communication |
| Supervise student research or internship work. | Management |
| Supervise school or student activities. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Appletree | Computer based training software |
| Bloomz | Desktop communications software |
| Children's educational software | Computer based training software |
| ClassDojo | Desktop communications software |
| Common Curriculum | Computer based training software |
| EasyCBM | Computer based training software |
| Edmodo | Desktop communications software |
| Email software | Electronic mail software |
| Flipgrid | Video creation and editing software |
| Google Classroom | Project management software |
| Google Meet | Video conferencing software |
| Intrado SchoolMessenger | Mobile messaging service software |
| Nearpod | Multi-media educational software |
| Padlet | Computer based training software |
| Schoology | Computer based training software |
| Seesaw | Multi-media educational software |
| Tadpoles | Desktop communications software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Childcare Professional | National Early Childhood Program Accreditation | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early Childhood - Generalist | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early Childhood through Young Adulthood - Library Media | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early and Middle Childhood - Literacy: Reading - Language Arts | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early and Middle Childhood - Music | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early and Middle Childhood - Physical Education | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early and Middle Childhood Certificate - Art | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
| National Board Certification - Early and Middle Childhood Certificate - English as a New Language | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards | Not Available |
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