Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education to increase by 4.5% between 2024 and 2034, from 583,200 to 609,400 jobs. Its estimate of 66,700 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($38,140), education (Associate's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
583,200
Projected employment (2034)
609,400
Projected change (2024–2034)
5%
Annual openings (projected average)
66,700
Pay & Preparation
$38,140
Associate's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Instructing (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Active Listening (3.88/5) • Learning Strategies (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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