GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$45K/yr
Average Salary
2 years
Years of Education
+4%
Job Growth
470K+
Total Jobs
Teach children ages 3-5 foundational academic and social skills. Following a curriculum or lesson plan, lead preschool-aged students through activities that build social, physical, and intellectual growth.
$30K
Starting
$45K
Average
$60K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education
Typically 2 years
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Entry-level positions and internships
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Field
Education
Required Degree
Associate's Degree
Time in School
2 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+4%
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Pay range
$30K–$60K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+4%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
470K
in 2024
Slower than average
Below-average demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 470K to 489K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
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BLS 'Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education' (25-2011). Median $37,120.