Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
O*NET Code: 25-2011.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Instruct preschool-aged students, following curricula or lesson plans, in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
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💼 Also Known As
After School TeacherChild Care Assistant TeacherChild Development TeacherChildcare TeacherChildhood Development TeacherDay Care TeacherDaycare TeacherEarly Childhood EducatorEarly Childhood TeacherGroup TeacherHome-Based Preschool TeacherInfant TeacherMontessori ParaprofessionalMontessori Preschool TeacherMontessori TeacherNursery School TeacherNursery TeacherPre-Kindergarten Teacher (Pre-K Teacher)Pre-School TeacherPrekindergarten Teacher
⚡ Skills (16)
Speaking4/100
Instructing4/100
Active Listening4/100
Learning Strategies4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Monitoring4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Coordination4/100
Service Orientation4/100
+ 6 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (20)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Appletree
Computer based training software
0Bloomz
Desktop communications software
0Children's educational software
Computer based training software
0ClassDojo
Desktop communications software
0Common Curriculum
Computer based training software
0EasyCBM
Computer based training software
0Edmodo
Desktop communications software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Flipgrid
Video creation and editing software
0Google Classroom
Project management software
0Google Meet
Video conferencing software
0Intrado SchoolMessenger
Mobile messaging service software
0Nearpod
Multi-media educational software
0Padlet
Computer based training software
0Schoology
Computer based training software
0Seesaw
Multi-media educational software
0Tadpoles
Desktop communications software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑2 levels)
School Psychologists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑2 levels)
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑2 levels)
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education → Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Transition Difficulty: Easy (84% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (16)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Learning Strategies
Current: 4Target: 4
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Instructing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 4Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 3
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