Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care.
Interests
- Social
- Enterprising
- Conventional
Work Values
- Relationships
- Achievement
- Independence
Work Styles
- Dependability
- Stress Tolerance
- Integrity
- Self-Control
- Adaptability/Flexibility
Tasks
- Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies and students' behavioral or learning problems.
- Monitor students' progress and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any problems.
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff and recommend personnel actions for programs and services.
- Teach classes or courses or provide direct care to children.
- Set educational standards and goals and help establish policies, procedures, and programs to carry them out.
Work Activities
- Training and Teaching Others
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Detailed Work Activities
- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Technology Skills
- Accounting software
- Desktop communications software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Spreadsheet software
- Electronic mail software
Abilities
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Comprehension
Skills
- Active Listening
- Coordination
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Education and Training
- Administration and Management
- English Language
- Psychology
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
National Administrator CredentialCertifying Organization
National Early Childhood Program Accreditation
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $39,578 |
| Median (50%) | $52,918 |
| High (90%) | $71,097 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $51,823 |
| Mid Level | $60,095 |
| Senior Level | $68,162 |
| Expert Level | $97,627 |
Employability
There are currently 80,900 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to decrease to 79,200 positions, reflecting a projected decline of -2%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of -2%
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