Preschool Teacher

By: Ana Gonzalez Jen Karber

Ming Yong Elena Orozco

Career & Life Planning

Job Titles

• Preschool Teacher

• Head Start Teacher

• Early Childhood Educator

• Nursery School Teacher

High School Diploma

Associates Degree in Preschool Education

Bachelors Degree In Child

Development or Early

Childhood Education

Classes Needed• Early Childhood Education

(ECED)

• Child Development

• Classroom Management and Behavior

• Curriculum Methods

• Instructional Design

• Instructional Resources and Technology

• Parent-child Relations

• CDA -Child Development Associate)

• CCP -Certified Childcare Professional

• California Pediatric First Aid Certification

• Child and Infant CPR Certification

Certifications

Personal Skills• Communication

• Organize

• Creative

• Problem Solver

• Patience

Preschool Teacher Salary

Current Monthly Wage Data (2011) from California Labor Market Information (LMI) * indicates no data available

LMI Occupation Entry/Low

Pay Average

Pay Top Pay

Preschool Teachers, Ex. Special Ed. $2,048 $2,640 $3,062 & up

Job Outlook for Preschool Teacher

• Employment for preschool teacher was projected to grow by 19%

• The total number of preschool teaching jobs was set to grow from 457,200 to 543,900.

• Plan daily lessons

• Prepare creative activities

• Prepare outdoor activities

• Cater to the basic needs

• Monitor children's development

• Keep parents inform

Job Duties

A vital role in the development

• Planning

• Preparing

• Organizing

• Adapting

• Helping

• Serving