Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

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Job Description


	Teach elemental natural and social science, personal hygiene, music, art, and literature to kindergarten students. Promote physical, mental, and social development. May be required to hold State certification.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers

Kindergarten and elementary school teachers prepare younger students for future schooling by teaching them basic subjects such as math and reading. Kindergarten and elementary school teachers work in public and private schools. They generally work school hours when students are present and use nights and weekends to prepare lessons and grade papers. Most kindergarten and elementary school teachers do not work during the summer. Kindergarten and elementary school teachers must have at least a bachelor's degree. In addition, public school teachers must have a state-issued certification or license. The median annual wage for kindergarten and elementary school teachers was $54,550 in May 2015. Employment of kindergarten and elementary school teachers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2014 to 2024, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Growth is expected because of projected increases in student enrollment. However, employment growth will vary by region. Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for kindergarten and elementary school teachers. Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of kindergarten and elementary school teachers with similar occupations. Learn more about kindergarten and elementary school teachers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Elementary and Secondary Schools	125,930
Child Day Care Services	3,880
Individual and Family Services	430
Religious Organizations	290
Other Schools and Instruction	80
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	80
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	60

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Average Annual Salary	$58,370
Average Hourly Wage	$0.00
Total Employment	131,160