Preschool Teacher

Preschool Teacher Job Description

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Instruct children (normally up to 5 years of age) in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.

Preschool Teacher Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Preschool Teacher is $25138 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $37130. The lowest salary reported was $17705. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Preschool Teacher is $12.5 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $18.46. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $8.8. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Preschool Teacher are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Preschool Teacher. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $15,781 – $46,155
Florida – $15,205 – $37,525
Georgia – $11,562 – $31,385
Illinois – $19,871 – $40,201
New Jersey – $25,378 – $53,525
New York – $23,305 – $50,980
Texas – $11,794 – $47,358

These are the highest paying cities for a Preschool Teacher. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
New York, New York –
Houston, Texas –
Atlanta, Georgia –
Chicago, Illinois –
Los Angeles, California –
Jersey City, New Jersey –
Austin, Texas –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Preschool Teacher from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $25138 while in 2007 it was just $23312.54

Perks

There are many perks to becoming a school teacher. One of them is the amount of time that you will have off. Preschool teachers normally work on a part time basis and have their summers free. This is a wonderful perk for people that are just looking for a small income. If you want to work year round, then the daycare industry is usually always open.

How To Become a Preschool Teacher

The amount of education that you need to become a preschool teacher and earn a preschool teacher salary varies from state to state. Some places only require you to have a high school diploma or GED while others insist on CDA credentials. CDA stands for Child Development Associate’s degree. Other schools might insist that you also have an associate’s degree in early education. The more education you have the better chance you will have of earning the highest salary possible. To keep your CDA credentials in good standing, you will need to renew them every three to five years.

When you decide to become a preschool teacher, then you are going to need to learn many interesting skills. You will need to know how to manage a classroom of small children. You will teach them about music and art along with basic reading and math skills. You will also teach children how to interact with other children. Social development is very important for younger children. You can be creative and teach using games to help make learning more fun. When you are dealing with young children you are going to have to be patient.