Also called: Studio Teacher (Reggio-Inspired), Preschool Atelier Teacher
Runs the art studio in a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool, helping young children explore ideas with clay, light, paint and found objects.
Four-year-olds are curious about shadows, so you set up a light table and an overhead projector, then watch and take notes as they invent shadow puppets. You photograph their work and write little stories about their thinking to post on the walls for families.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in art or early childhood education; Reggio Emilia training.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Early Childhood Education, Fine Arts, Art Education.
Growing about average. A niche role at Reggio-inspired schools.
Low risk for 10 years. Nothing about guiding toddlers through clay and paint is easily automated; observing and documenting their thinking stays human.
Classes: Art, Child development, Photography.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-2011.
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