Also called: Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Universal Pre-K Teacher
Teaches 4-year-olds in a public school pre-K program, usually on the regular teacher pay scale.
A pre-K teacher leads circle time, teaches letters through songs and play, and tracks each child's progress for kindergarten readiness. Unlike most preschools, public pre-K pays like K-12 teaching.
Estimate; public school pre-K pay is much higher than private preschool.
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 early childhood education and a state teaching license.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Early Childhood Education.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Tracks preschool teacher growth; universal pre-K programs are expanding in many states.
Low risk for 10 years. AI may help track readiness data and draft reports; teaching 4-year-olds through songs and play stays human.
Classes: Child development CTE class, Psychology, Music or art.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-2011.
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