Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
O*NET 25-2011.00 · SOC 25-2011
Projected Growth
+2%
2024–2034
Median Salary
$52k
per year
Annual Openings
56k
positions/year
Education Level
Zone 3
Medium preparation needed (vocational or associate's)
Education & How to Get In
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Job Zone 3
Medium preparation needed (vocational or associate's)
Most Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education positions require an associate degree or vocational training. Many community colleges and technical schools offer relevant programs that can be completed in 1–2 years, often with hands-on clinical or lab experience built in.
Work Environment
Primary Setting
People-facing — clinics, schools, or client sites
Work Style
Collaborative — frequent interaction with teams, clients, or patients
Personality Fit (RIASEC)
Social (Helpers)7.0
Artistic (Creators)4.0
Conventional (Organizers)3.6
Realistic (Doers)2.9
Investigative (Thinkers)2.8
Enterprising (Persuaders)2.5
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