Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
SOC Code: 25-2011 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $37,024 | $50,586 | $64,126 | $77,688 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $42,203 | $52,790 | $63,398 | $73,986 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $39,333 | $49,213 | $59,072 | $68,952 |
| Vineland, NJ | $34,653 | $45,843 | $57,054 | $68,245 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $35,256 | $45,781 | $56,306 | $66,830 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $29,307 | $41,122 | $52,936 | $64,750 |
| Salisbury, MD | $32,677 | $43,264 | $53,872 | $64,459 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $28,870 | $40,706 | $52,541 | $64,376 |
| Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area | $37,814 | $46,571 | $55,349 | $64,106 |
| Merced, CA | $36,774 | $45,822 | $54,850 | $63,898 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Instructing | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Learning Strategies | 3.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 | |
| Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Coordination | 3.8 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Education and Training | 4.0 |
| English Language | 3.8 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.2 |
| Psychology | 3.1 |
| Administration and Management | 2.7 |
| Administrative | 2.6 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2.4 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 28.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 17.2% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 12.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 12.0% |
| Associate's degree | 11.6% |
| Some college | 10.3% |
| Master's degree | 7.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
- Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
- Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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