DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Occupational Description:
Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. Excludes "Special Education Teachers" (25-2050), "Substitute Teachers, Short-Term" (25-3031), and "Childcare Workers" (39-9011).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | 9,180 | 578 | $19.33/hr | $0.41/hr | $13.06/hr | $15.33/hr | $17.64/hr | $21.82/hr | $28.83/hr |
| U S | 431,350 | 5,176 | $16.83/hr | $0.10/hr | $10.27/hr | $12.06/hr | $14.82/hr | $19.30/hr | $26.73/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 2023 - 2025 | |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 22,420 | $61,712/yr | 2.4% |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 12,970 | $17.60/hr | 2.9% |
| Recreation Workers | 8,640 | $13.68/hr | 2.5% |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 3,590 | $61,308/yr | 2.5% |
| Health Educators | 2,170 | $27.82/hr | 3.1% |
| Dietetic Technicians | 210 | $17.88/hr | 3.8% |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | 130 | $37.84/hr | 6.8% |
Tasks for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
- Instructs children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in facility, such as preschool or day care center.
- Demonstrates activity.
- Monitors individual and/or group activities to prevent accidents and promote social skills.
- Confers with parents to explain preschool program and to discuss ways they can develop their child's interest.
- Reads books to entire class or to small groups.
- Attends staff meetings.
- Administers tests to determine each child's level of development according to design of test.
- Plans instructional activities for teacher aide.
- Structures play activities to instill concepts of respect and concern for others.
- Plans individual and group activities for children, such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.
