DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
25-2012 Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Occupational Description:
Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students. Excludes "Special Education Teachers" (25-2050) and "Substitute Teachers, Short-Term" (25-3031).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Southeast Minnesota | 330 | 75 | $58,862/yr | $1,948/yr | $39,702/yr | $49,587/yr | $58,381/yr | $66,444/yr | $80,166/yr |
| Minnesota | 3,590 | 223 | $63,056/yr | $1,198/yr | $40,980/yr | $48,760/yr | $61,308/yr | $76,908/yr | $90,558/yr |
| U S | 124,290 | 2,113 | $60,833/yr | $426/yr | $37,807/yr | $46,193/yr | $57,439/yr | $72,210/yr | $91,114/yr |
| *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 | |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,580 | $58,908/yr | 6.3% |
| Recreation Workers | 910 | $13.47/hr | 15.4% |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 700 | $17.83/hr | 8.6% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 690 | $15.91/hr | 20.7% |
| Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | N/A | $39.40/hr | 5.0% |
| Health Educators | N/A | $31.06/hr | 6.8% |
Tasks for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
- Teaches elemental science, personal hygiene, and humanities to children to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Encourages students in activities, such as singing, dancing, and rhythmic activities, to promote self- expression and appreciation of esthetic experience.
- Observes children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance, and to evaluate progress.
- Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self care.
- Alternates periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid over stimulation and fatigue.
- Discusses student problems and progress with parents.
- Organizes and conducts games and group projects to develop cooperative behavior and assist children in forming satisfying relationships.
- Supervises student activities, such as field visits, to stimulate student interest and broaden understanding of physical and social environment.
