Also called: Pre-K Teacher
Teaches 3- to 5-year-olds early reading, numbers, and how to get along with others.
Leads circle time with songs and a story, sets up painting and block centers, and handles a few spilled-juice crises. Writes notes to parents about each child's progress.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate or bachelor's in early childhood education; public pre-K usually needs a bachelor's and license.
Ways in: 2-year college, 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Early Childhood Education.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI may draft parent notes; teaching 4-year-olds letters, sharing and feelings stays hands-on and human.
Classes: Child development CTE class, Psychology, Art or music.
Official data: O*NET occupation 25-2011.
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