Career Profile
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Preschool teachers educate and care for children younger than age 5 who have not yet entered kindergarten.
General Information
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).
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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 293 openings per year are projected for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education.
Employment Change
Employment for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 20.2% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $16.91/hour. Entry level workers are paid $12.12, while experienced workers are paid $22.03. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 1,744 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 2,096.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education are Child Care Services, Elementary and Secondary Schools, and Religious Organizations.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education include Education and Training, English Language, and Public Safety and Security.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education is HS diploma or less. 50% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.