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KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS, EXCEPT SPECIAL EDUCATION

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Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: Bachelor's degree

Employed as of 2022: 2,394

2032 Projected Openings: 2,543

Entry Level Salary: $41,840

Median Salary: $59,430

Experienced Level Salary: $77,320

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2032 Projected Openings:

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge

Education and Training

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

English Language

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Psychology

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Skills

Instructing

Teaching others how to do something.

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Abilities

Oral Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Written Expression

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Institutions With Associated Majors
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Asbury University

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Master
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$21,053
Graduation
Graduation Rate
67.4 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$24,028

Asbury University

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Master
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$21,053
Graduation
Graduation Rate
67.4 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$24,028

Campbellsville University

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
  • Master
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$22,252
Graduation
Graduation Rate
38.3 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$17,156

Campbellsville University

Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Master
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$22,252
Graduation
Graduation Rate
38.3 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$17,156

Campbellsville University

Montessori Teacher Education

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Master
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$22,252
Graduation
Graduation Rate
38.3 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$17,156

Campbellsville University

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$22,252
Graduation
Graduation Rate
38.3 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$17,156
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