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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Median Salary
62,690
Job Outlook
-1%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.

What is the job outlook?

Overall employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to decline 1 percent from 2023 to 2033. About 106,500 openings for kindergarten and elementary school teachers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$20,960

10%

$62,690

Median

$94,580

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    75%

  • Master's degree

    13%

  • Post baccalaureate

    10%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • Bilingual and Multilingual Education
  • Montessori Teacher Education
  • Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Leadership

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Low

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Education and Training
  • English Language
  • Administrative
  • Psychology
  • Customer and Personal Service

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Physical Activity

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Decision Making

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Low

  • Responsibility

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Artistic

You love creating things and expressing yourself through art, writing and music.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.