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Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

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Education & Outlook

Statewide

Typical Degree: Associate's degree

Employed as of 2023: 6,998

2033 Projected Openings: 8,058

Entry Level Salary: $23,260

Median Salary: $29,980

Experienced Level Salary: $51,730

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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.

Public Safety and Security

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Skills

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Instructing

Teaching others how to do something.

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 Comprehension

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression

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

Speech Clarity

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

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
$20,428
Graduation
Graduation Rate
67.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$24,028

Asbury University

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Master
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$20,428
Graduation
Graduation Rate
67.5 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$24,028

Campbellsville University

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
  • Master
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$18,246
Graduation
Graduation Rate
43.8 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$17,156

Campbellsville University

Montessori Teacher Education

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Master
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$18,246
Graduation
Graduation Rate
43.8 %
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
$18,246
Graduation
Graduation Rate
43.8 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$17,156

Campbellsville University

Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

Degrees Offered For This Major:
  • Bachelor
Cost
Cost of Attendance
$18,246
Graduation
Graduation Rate
43.8 %
Completion
Median Loan Debt
$17,156
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