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SOC: 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Instruct children (normally up to 5 years of age) in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification. Exclude "Child Care Workers" (39-9011) and "Special Education Teachers" (25-2041 through 25-2043).
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Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
OJT: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Tasks: Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order. Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips. Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills. Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Read books to entire classes or to small groups. Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers. Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play. Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
License: License not required.
Outlook: Satisfactory
Alabama Employment Outlook
Alabama Wage Data
Hourly Wage   Annual Wage
Entry $8.62   Entry $17,940.00
Mean $12.74   Mean $26,492.00
Experience $14.79 Experience $30,772.00

The data is based on the May 2017 Occupation Employment Survey employment and wage estimate file. The wages have been aged using the most current ECI factors reflecting wages as of June 2018.

Alabama Projections
Estimated Employment 2016Projected Employment 2026Annual Average OpeningsAnnual Growth Rate
3,5903,860385.72
Related Occupations: Postsecondary Institutions With Programs:
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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Concierges
Patient Representatives
Recreational Therapists
Rehabilitation Counselors
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Social and Human Service Assistants
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
No postsecondary schools reported programs.
Occupational Videos
25-2011.00 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education