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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in The United States

(Maestros de la enseñanza de kindergarten, enseñanza especial)

Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education -- Teach elemental natural and social science, personal hygiene, music, art, and literature to children from 4 to 6 years old. Promote physical, mental, and social development. May be required to hold State certification.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)25-2012.00
Career InterestsSA
Minimum education required(Bachelor)
Bachelor's degree
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(None)
None
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.39 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)134,500
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)139,700
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)14,300
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$37,420
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$60,210
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$90,180
Career ClusterEducation & Training
(Educación y entrenamiento)
Major Occupational GroupEducation, Training, and Library

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