DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
11-9031 Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Occupational Description:
Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care. Excludes "Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education" (25-2011) and "Childcare Workers" (39-9011).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Southeast Minnesota | 50 | 9 | $26.19/hr | $1.16/hr | $19.40/hr | $22.19/hr | $26.37/hr | $29.53/hr | $32.26/hr |
| Minnesota | 690 | 61 | $30.90/hr | $1.73/hr | $20.21/hr | $24.73/hr | $28.67/hr | $34.42/hr | $48.91/hr |
| U S | 52,360 | 890 | $26.05/hr | $0.26/hr | $14.97/hr | $18.16/hr | $23.40/hr | $30.13/hr | $40.08/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2020 - 2030 | |
| First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 1,380 | $25.90/hr | -4.1% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 810 | $48.34/hr | 29.4% |
| Management Analysts | 560 | $37.44/hr | 4.0% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 340 | $38.64/hr | 2.6% |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 250 | $33.47/hr | 10.0% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 200 | $35.15/hr | 7.1% |
Tasks for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
- Establishes program philosophy plans, policies, and academic codes of ethics to maintain educational standards for student screening, placement and training.
- Prepares and submits budget requests or grant proposals to solicit program funding.
- Coordinates outreach activities with businesses, communities, and other institutions or organizations to identify educational needs, and establish and coordinate programs.
- Directs and coordinates activities of teachers or administrators at daycare centers, schools, public agencies, and institutions.
- Organizes and directs committees of specialists, volunteers, and staff to provide technical and advisory assistance for programs.
- Recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates primary and supplemental staff and recommends personnel actions for programs and services.
- Plans and coordinates consumer research and educational services to assist organizations in product development and marketing.
- Teaches classes or courses to students.
- Completes, maintains, or assigns preparation of attendance, activity, planning, or personnel reports and records for officials and agencies.
- Reviews and interprets government codes and develops programs to ensure facility safety, security, and maintenance.
- Counsels and provides guidance to students regarding personal, academic, or behavioral problems.
- Confers with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems.
- Writes articles, manuals, and other publications and assists in the distribution of promotional literature.
- Contacts and addresses commercial, community, or political groups to promote educational programs and services or lobby for legislative changes.
- Determines allocations of funds for staff, supplies, materials, and equipment and authorizes purchases.
- Collects and analyzes survey data, regulatory information, and demographic and employment trends to forecast enrollment patterns and curriculum changes.
- Determines scope of educational program offerings and prepares drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
- Evaluates programs to determine effectiveness, efficiency and utilization and to ensure activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
- Plans, directs, and monitors instructional methods and content for educational, vocational, or student activity programs.
- Reviews and approves new programs or recommends modifications to existing programs.
