• Preschool Teachers
  • Education and Training
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 29,660
    $23,208 range bar $43,543
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    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

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Job Growth +1.8%
Job Openings 529

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