Preschool Teacher
Stephanie Muralles 7/8
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Career Details
Duties/Responsibilities
A preschool teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program with relevant procedures and policies. Also, planning activities that will meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children enrolled.
Average Hours/Working schedule
About the average amount of hours a preschool works in a week may be up to 20 hours. It may depend on the school and the employer. Some preschools run three hours a day, etc.
Salary/Wage Potential
Average salary for a preschool teacher is $29,000. Wages vary depending on how highly educated a preschool teacher and years of experience.
Education Needed
Some coursework that is required in a teacher degree program includes:
-Child development
-Classroom management and behavior
-Curriculum methods
-Instructional design/resources/technology
-Parent-child relations
Skills Required
-team building skills
-supervisory skills
-stress management skills
-decision making skills
-teaching skills
-analytic & problem solving skills
Job Outlook
Advancement Opportunities/Related jobs
-Preschool teacher assistant
-Child Care Center Teacher
-Extended School Year Teacher
-Lead Preschool Teacher