Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

O*NET 11-9031.00 · SOC 11-9031

Projected Growth
+5%
2024–2034
Median Salary
$59k
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Education Level
Zone 4
Considerable preparation needed (bachelor's degree)

What You'd Actually Do

  • Plan and coordinate construction projects end-to-end
  • Manage subcontractors, timelines, and budgets
  • Ensure safety compliance on job sites
  • Review blueprints and resolve design conflicts
  • Inspect work quality at each project phase

Education & How to Get In

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Job Zone 4
Considerable preparation needed (bachelor's degree)

A bachelor's degree is the standard entry point for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare roles. Related majors and internship experience during college significantly improve your chances. Many employers also value relevant certifications or project portfolios alongside the degree.

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Work Environment

Primary Setting

People-facing — clinics, schools, or client sites

Work Style

Collaborative — frequent interaction with teams, clients, or patients

A Day in the Life

While every role varies by employer and specialization, a typical day as a Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare involves a mix of core responsibilities:

MorningPlan and coordinate construction projects end-to-end
MiddayManage subcontractors, timelines, and budgets
AfternoonEnsure safety compliance on job sites

Personality Fit (RIASEC)

Social (Helpers)6.5
Enterprising (Persuaders)4.8
Conventional (Organizers)4.5
Investigative (Thinkers)2.9
Artistic (Creators)2.8
Realistic (Doers)1.2

Who Thrives as Education and Childcare Administrator?

Based on the interests and work style this role actually demands, these personality types tend to fit it best. Salary and growth tell you if a career is worth entering — personality fit tells you whether you'll still want it in five years.

ESFJThe ProviderENFJThe MentorENTJThe CommanderINFJThe Advocate

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