Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
SOC Code: 25-2012 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Kindergarten 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $130,561,600 | $177,929,440 | $225,299,360 | $272,667,200 |
| Modesto, CA | $156,811,200 | $190,430,240 | $224,051,360 | $257,670,400 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $149,427,200 | $180,475,360 | $211,521,440 | $242,569,600 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $130,540,800 | $166,622,560 | $202,702,240 | $238,784,000 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $135,033,600 | $168,798,240 | $202,564,960 | $236,329,600 |
| Salinas, CA | $136,780,800 | $168,340,640 | $199,902,560 | $231,462,400 |
| El Centro, CA | $129,521,600 | $162,724,640 | $195,929,760 | $229,132,800 |
| Merced, CA | $139,526,400 | $168,729,600 | $197,932,800 | $227,136,000 |
| Visalia, CA | $140,940,800 | $168,833,600 | $196,726,400 | $224,619,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $127,899,200 | $160,097,600 | $192,296,000 | $224,494,400 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| IDEA Public Schools | 1 | $62,150 |
| Pinewoods Montessori School Corporation | 1 | $39,500 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | $50,825 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Instructing | 4.1 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.1 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Coordination | 3.9 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.9 | |
| Time Management | 3.8 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Education and Training | 4.7 |
| English Language | 4.6 |
| Psychology | 4.0 |
| Mathematics | 3.9 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.5 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3.3 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.3 |
| Administrative | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 75.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 13.8% |
| Master's degree | 10.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
- Demonstrate activities to children.
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Bloomz Children's educational software Padlet Seesaw
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