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- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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Education and Training
- Annual Median Wage$ 29,710$22,290
$44,080Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Very Fast Growing
- Preschool Teachers educate and care for children younger than age 5 who have not yet entered kindergarten. They teach language, motor, and social skills to young children.
What do they typically do
- Teach children basic skills such as identifying colors, shapes, numbers, and letters
- Work with children in groups or one on one, depending on the needs of children and on the subject matter
- Plan and carry out a curriculum that focuses on different areas of child development
- Organize activities so children can learn about the world, explore interests, and develop skills
- Develop schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity and rest
- Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in each child and bring them to the attention of the child's parents
- Keep records of the children's progress, routines, and interests, and inform parents about their child's development
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.7%Job Opening 2,616Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce Credentials- NC: Early Childhood Credential (NCECC) Equivalency [NC Division of Child Development ]
Private Training Programs1776520674Change 2909