Career Profile
Education & Childcare Administrators, Preschool & Daycare
Preschool and childcare center directors supervise and lead their staffs, design program plans, oversee daily activities, and prepare budgets.
General Information
Plan, direct, or coordinate academic or nonacademic activities of preschools or childcare centers and programs, including before- and after-school care. Excludes Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2011) and Childcare Workers (39-9011).
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Education & Childcare Administrators, Preschool & Daycare
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 27 openings per year are projected for Education & Childcare Administrators, Preschool & Daycare.
Employment Change
Employment for Education & Childcare Administrators, Preschool & Daycare is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.6% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $23.18/hour. Entry level workers are paid $19.12, while experienced workers are paid $27.38. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 226 Education & Childcare Administrators, Preschool & Daycare in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 263.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Education & Childcare Administrators, Preschool & Daycare are Child Care Services, Religious Organizations, and Elementary and Secondary Schools.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Education & Childcare Administrators, Preschool & Daycare include Customer and Personal Service, Education and Training, and Administration and Management.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Education & Childcare Administrators, Preschool & Daycare is Associate's. 48% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.